Unit 19: Isaac's First Plan Trip

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Word List

  • adj. Afflicted means to suffer physically or mentally.
    He was afflicted by pain in his right arm.
  • n. An aisle is a space between two things that people use to walk.
    They were told to clear the aisle because the plane was about to land.
  • n. The atmosphere is the air around the Earth where weather conditions form.
    Scientists worry that harmful substances are hurting the atmosphere.
  • n. An author is a person who wrote a certain piece of writing.
    The author was hard at work on his next novel.
  • n. A breakdown is a failure to work correctly.
    Her car had a breakdown, and she wasn't sure how to fix it.
  • n. Cargo is the items carried by a ship or an airplane.
    The cargo of the ship got wet when it started raining.
  • n. A chapter is a part of a book that usually has a number or a title.
    The first chapter of a book usually introduces the main character of a story.
  • v. To connect two things means to join them together.
    I connected the mouse to my laptop computer.
  • n. Etc. is short for "etcetera." It is used to refer to other unspecified objects.
    She was going to bring treats to the party: cookies, muffins, cake, etc.
  • v. To flip means to press a switch quickly to turn it on or off.
    To turn on the lights, just flip this switch.
  • adj. If you are idle, you are not doing anything.
    She read a book to keep from being idle.
  • v. To notify someone of something is to tell them about it.
    The teacher notified us about a change to our assignment.
  • n. Peas are a vegetable that is small, round, and green.
    His favorite food was peas.
  • n. A raisin is a dried grape.
    Raisins are one of my favorite snacks.
  • v. To retain something is to keep it.
    Even by the afternoon, the day had retained the morning's freshness.
  • v. To state something means to say it in a definite way.
    The president stated his opinion about the world's health concerns.
  • n. A tray is a flat plate used to hold food.
    The waiter brought our food on a tray.
  • adj. If something is unfortunate, it is bad or unlucky.
    It was unfortunate that Dave's team lost, but he still had fun.
  • adj. When something is vivid, it is bright and colorful.
    The figures in the painting were vivid.
  • v. To vomit means to have food come up from one's stomach.
    It is common for women to vomit when they are pregnant.

 

Exercise

A ‣ Circle the definition that best fits the given word.

  1. cargo
    • a. space
    • b. items
    • c. air
    • d. list
  2. retain
    • a. to keep
    • b. to join
    • c. to do
    • d. to press a switch
  3. vivid
    • a. to not work
    • b. bright
    • c. end
    • d. vegetable
  4. raisin
    • a. division
    • b. dry grape
    • c. air
    • d. writer
  5. idle
    • a. doing nothing
    • b. affected
    • c. plate
    • d. to have food come up

 

B ‣ Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.

  1. Scientists do not completely understand the air that surrounds the Earth. _____
  2. The police officer said in a definite way that he had arrived at exactly 1:15 pm. _____
  3. The teacher asked the students to read three divisions in a book. _____
  4. Carolyn told me that she would be late for the meeting. _____
  5. His mother brought his food to him on a flat serving plate. _____
  6. Gina was affected with guilt because her brother got hurt while she was watching him. _____
  7. Islands like Bali, Hawaii, Brunei, and the others similar, rely on tourism. _____
  8. The flight attendant asked me to keep my bag out of the space between the seats. _____
  9. The computer's failure to work caused major problems at work. _____
  10. The person who wrote the book was nice enough to sign my copy of his book. _____

 

C ‣ Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

  1. Connect your seat belt _____.
    • a. as a snack before dinner
    • b. she had to get a new car
    • c. a disease that made her tired
    • d. has written many others as well
    • e. when the image comes into view
    • f. before you begin driving
    • g. was accidentally opened
    • h. was the most interesting
    • i. parents if you are late
    • j. too sour to eat
  2. Patty was afflicted by _____.
    • a. as a snack before dinner
    • b. she had to get a new car
    • c. a disease that made her tired
    • d. has written many others as well
    • e. when the image comes into view
    • f. before you begin driving
    • g. was accidentally opened
    • h. was the most interesting
    • i. parents if you are late
    • j. too sour to eat
  3. The cargo was lost when the door _____.
    • a. as a snack before dinner
    • b. she had to get a new car
    • c. a disease that made her tired
    • d. has written many others as well
    • e. when the image comes into view
    • f. before you begin driving
    • g. was accidentally opened
    • h. was the most interesting
    • i. parents if you are late
    • j. too sour to eat
  4. The school will notify your _____.
    • a. as a snack before dinner
    • b. she had to get a new car
    • c. a disease that made her tired
    • d. has written many others as well
    • e. when the image comes into view
    • f. before you begin driving
    • g. was accidentally opened
    • h. was the most interesting
    • i. parents if you are late
    • j. too sour to eat
  5. The author of the book _____.
    • a. as a snack before dinner
    • b. she had to get a new car
    • c. a disease that made her tired
    • d. has written many others as well
    • e. when the image comes into view
    • f. before you begin driving
    • g. was accidentally opened
    • h. was the most interesting
    • i. parents if you are late
    • j. too sour to eat
  6. Flip the switch _____.
    • a. as a snack before dinner
    • b. she had to get a new car
    • c. a disease that made her tired
    • d. has written many others as well
    • e. when the image comes into view
    • f. before you begin driving
    • g. was accidentally opened
    • h. was the most interesting
    • i. parents if you are late
    • j. too sour to eat
  7. After the breakdown, _____.
    • a. as a snack before dinner
    • b. she had to get a new car
    • c. a disease that made her tired
    • d. has written many others as well
    • e. when the image comes into view
    • f. before you begin driving
    • g. was accidentally opened
    • h. was the most interesting
    • i. parents if you are late
    • j. too sour to eat
  8. Katie said her peas were _____.
    • a. as a snack before dinner
    • b. she had to get a new car
    • c. a disease that made her tired
    • d. has written many others as well
    • e. when the image comes into view
    • f. before you begin driving
    • g. was accidentally opened
    • h. was the most interesting
    • i. parents if you are late
    • j. too sour to eat
  9. Vanessa had raisins _____.
    • a. as a snack before dinner
    • b. she had to get a new car
    • c. a disease that made her tired
    • d. has written many others as well
    • e. when the image comes into view
    • f. before you begin driving
    • g. was accidentally opened
    • h. was the most interesting
    • i. parents if you are late
    • j. too sour to eat
  10. The last chapter of the book _____.
    • a. as a snack before dinner
    • b. she had to get a new car
    • c. a disease that made her tired
    • d. has written many others as well
    • e. when the image comes into view
    • f. before you begin driving
    • g. was accidentally opened
    • h. was the most interesting
    • i. parents if you are late
    • j. too sour to eat

 

D ‣ Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

  1. There were lots of dishes that the customer ordered, _____.
    • a. but he retained his favorite shirt
    • b. but her unfortunate mistake hurt her leg
    • c. and it made many people vomit
    • d. but he often found himself being idle
    • e. so she put them on the tray
    • f. because the atmosphere was polluted
    • g. because no one stated the truth
    • h. so his aunt, dad, mom, etc. met him there
    • i. but the aisle was crowded
    • j. but the vivid colors faded after a week
  2. The manager was unhappy _____.
    • a. but he retained his favorite shirt
    • b. but her unfortunate mistake hurt her leg
    • c. and it made many people vomit
    • d. but he often found himself being idle
    • e. so she put them on the tray
    • f. because the atmosphere was polluted
    • g. because no one stated the truth
    • h. so his aunt, dad, mom, etc. met him there
    • i. but the aisle was crowded
    • j. but the vivid colors faded after a week
  3. The meat had gone bad, _____.
    • a. but he retained his favorite shirt
    • b. but her unfortunate mistake hurt her leg
    • c. and it made many people vomit
    • d. but he often found himself being idle
    • e. so she put them on the tray
    • f. because the atmosphere was polluted
    • g. because no one stated the truth
    • h. so his aunt, dad, mom, etc. met him there
    • i. but the aisle was crowded
    • j. but the vivid colors faded after a week
  4. Jay was rushed to the hospital, _____.
    • a. but he retained his favorite shirt
    • b. but her unfortunate mistake hurt her leg
    • c. and it made many people vomit
    • d. but he often found himself being idle
    • e. so she put them on the tray
    • f. because the atmosphere was polluted
    • g. because no one stated the truth
    • h. so his aunt, dad, mom, etc. met him there
    • i. but the aisle was crowded
    • j. but the vivid colors faded after a week
  5. Her blouse was so colorful when she bought it, _____.
    • a. but he retained his favorite shirt
    • b. but her unfortunate mistake hurt her leg
    • c. and it made many people vomit
    • d. but he often found himself being idle
    • e. so she put them on the tray
    • f. because the atmosphere was polluted
    • g. because no one stated the truth
    • h. so his aunt, dad, mom, etc. met him there
    • i. but the aisle was crowded
    • j. but the vivid colors faded after a week
  6. Judy danced beautifully, _____.
    • a. but he retained his favorite shirt
    • b. but her unfortunate mistake hurt her leg
    • c. and it made many people vomit
    • d. but he often found himself being idle
    • e. so she put them on the tray
    • f. because the atmosphere was polluted
    • g. because no one stated the truth
    • h. so his aunt, dad, mom, etc. met him there
    • i. but the aisle was crowded
    • j. but the vivid colors faded after a week
  7. He tried to keep busy, _____.
    • a. but he retained his favorite shirt
    • b. but her unfortunate mistake hurt her leg
    • c. and it made many people vomit
    • d. but he often found himself being idle
    • e. so she put them on the tray
    • f. because the atmosphere was polluted
    • g. because no one stated the truth
    • h. so his aunt, dad, mom, etc. met him there
    • i. but the aisle was crowded
    • j. but the vivid colors faded after a week
  8. Sammy tried to get through to the bathroom, _____.
    • a. but he retained his favorite shirt
    • b. but her unfortunate mistake hurt her leg
    • c. and it made many people vomit
    • d. but he often found himself being idle
    • e. so she put them on the tray
    • f. because the atmosphere was polluted
    • g. because no one stated the truth
    • h. so his aunt, dad, mom, etc. met him there
    • i. but the aisle was crowded
    • j. but the vivid colors faded after a week
  9. He sold most of his clothes, _____.
    • a. but he retained his favorite shirt
    • b. but her unfortunate mistake hurt her leg
    • c. and it made many people vomit
    • d. but he often found himself being idle
    • e. so she put them on the tray
    • f. because the atmosphere was polluted
    • g. because no one stated the truth
    • h. so his aunt, dad, mom, etc. met him there
    • i. but the aisle was crowded
    • j. but the vivid colors faded after a week
  10. Sarah became quite ill _____.
    • a. but he retained his favorite shirt
    • b. but her unfortunate mistake hurt her leg
    • c. and it made many people vomit
    • d. but he often found himself being idle
    • e. so she put them on the tray
    • f. because the atmosphere was polluted
    • g. because no one stated the truth
    • h. so his aunt, dad, mom, etc. met him there
    • i. but the aisle was crowded
    • j. but the vivid colors faded after a week

 

Isaac's First Plane Trip

Isaac's family was going on vacation. He was excited about the trip except for one thing. He had never been on a plane before. He was scared that the plane would have a breakdown.

Isaac got onto the plane. He walked down the aisle until he found his seat. He sat down and connected the ends of his seat belt. After being idle for a few minutes, the pilot announced that they were ready to leave.

He looked out the window at the vivid colors of the sky. He began to feel scared. The girl sitting next to him said, "Hi, I'm Rachel! You look nervous, but you don't need to be. Flying is fun!"

"I'm still a bit nervous," Issac said, "and I'm getting hungry."

"The food service will begin soon. Just lower the tray on the seat in front of you, and flip this switch. Then they'll bring your dinner! Last time, they served chicken, peas, and a box of raisins," Rachel explained.

Then the pilot notified the passengers of bad conditions in the atmosphere. "We're tracking the weather: lightning, clouds, etc. The ride might get a bit rough," he stated. Suddenly, the plane started to shake. Isaac was badly afflicted by his fear. His stomach hurt, and he thought he might vomit. He couldn't believe that he was in such an unfortunate place. Finally, the shaking stopped. Isaac was still scared, but he tried to retain a good attitude.

"The first time I flew, the plane shook so bad that cargo started falling. My parents told me to listen to music and read a chapter in my book. It calmed me,” Rachel said. Suddenly, the plane shook again. This time, Isaac followed Rachel's advice. He put on headphones and took out a book by his favorite author. The book and the music helped Isaac feel better. After a while, he didn't even notice the bad weather. The unfortunate situation didn't feel so bad after someone helped him.

 

Reading Comprehension

Part A: Mark each statement T for true or F for false. Rewrite the false statements to make them true.

  1. _____ Isaac was scared the plane would have a breakdown.
    __________
  2. _____ Isaac ate raisins and peas, and read a book by his favorite author.
    __________
  3. _____ Rachel's parents suggested she read a chapter of her book when she was scared.
    __________
  4. _____ Isaac's fear went away as soon as he took a nap.
    __________
  5. _____ The pilot stated that the conditions in the atmosphere were sun, wind, etc.
    __________
  6. _____ Isaac was scared, but he tried to retain a good attitude.
    __________

 

Part B: Answer the questions.

  1. What is this reading about?
    • a. Being friendly with cabin crew
    • b. Getting the best seat
    • c. Dealing with nervousness
    • d. Traveling by plane vs. boat
  2. What would happen if Isaac flipped the switch?
    _____
  3. What did Isaac think when the plane first started shaking?
    _____

 

Answer Key

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