Unit 8: Janie and the Music Player

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Word List

  • n. Access is the right to enter or use something.
    The manager was the only person with access to the password.
  • n. Conduct is the way that someone acts.
    She was punished for her bad conduct.
  • adj. When an event or action is constant, it happens a lot or all of the time.
    The television at home is in constant use.
  • n. A crack is a narrow space between the parts of something broken.
    The old window was covered with cracks.
  • n. A device is an object or a machine.
    A thermometer is a device that tells temperature.
  • v. To enclose something is to contain it.
    The cows in the field were enclosed by a fence.
  • v. To grip something is to hold it very tightly.
    I was scared, so I gripped my older sister's hand.
  • v. To halt is to stop moving.
    The criminal halted when he saw the police coming.
  • adj. If something is impending, it is going to happen soon.
    The student was nervous about her impending test.
  • v. To influence someone or something is to have an effect on them.
    My friend influenced my decision to attend Terrance University.
  • n. A law is a rule made by the legislative body.
    The students learned about different laws during social studies class.
  • n. A mode is a setting or condition on a machine.
    Melissa turned the TV to quiet mode while she talked on the phone.
  • v. To perspire means to sweat.
    I usually perspire a lot when I am at athletics practice.
  • v. To replace something is to put it in the place of something else.
    I replaced the tire on my car because it was flat.
  • v. To snap something means to break it suddenly, which can cause a loud noise.
    I took the drumstick and snapped it with my hands.
  • adj. If a person or animal is sly, they are sneaky or good at tricking people.
    The sly fox stole the eggs from the nest.
  • v. To tend to do something is to be likely to do it or to do it often.
    My mom tends to buy me the perfect gift each Christmas.
  • adj. When something is valid, it is correct or based on good reasoning.
    The expert's opinion on the subject was more valid than others.
  • n. A version is an account of something that differs slightly from the original.
    She read the students British version of the Chinese fairy tale.
  • adj. You use whatsoever after a noun to emphasize that there is nothing of that thing.
    The boy had no idea whatsoever how to finish the story.

 

Exercise

A ‣ Write the word that best fits each blank.

  1. conduct / replace
    Mr. Holloway was sent to _____ the old coach, who was known for his wild _____ during games.
  2. influenced / laws
    Decisions made in courts are often _____ by the personal views of the judge. In some cases, the decisions help change _____.
  3. gripped / snapped
    I _____ the pencil and squeezed it until it _____.
  4. whatsoever / enclosed
    My father _____ a check in the letter he sent me. He always offered to help even if I didn't ask for any help _____.
  5. constantly / impending
    The soldier dreaded the _____ battle. He _____ thought about what might happen to him.
  6. tends / cracks
    I saw several _____ in the ice. This _____ to happen when the weather becomes warmer.
  7. device / mode
    Sheila took the _____ from her purse and pressed a couple of buttons. It took her awhile to figure out how to turn it to silent _____.
  8. halted / access
    She ran from room to room quickly but _____ suddenly. She couldn't have _____ to the room without a key.
  9. valid / version
    The student had a _____ reason for leaving the classroom when his teacher was gone. He tried to explain his _____ of what happened.
  10. sly / perspired
    The thief _____ while the police questioned him. They didn't feel sorry for the _____ criminal.

 

B ‣ Match the phrases to make complete sentences.

  1. Scientists have a device that helps _____.
    • a. as she turned around the corner
    • b. when the electricity went out
    • c. by holding it too tightly
    • d. light bulb with a new one
    • e. in the summer
    • f. them tell how old an object is
    • g. to miss school today
    • h. students who do all of their homework
    • i. my brother in trouble
    • j. his mother wasn't watching him
  2. The driver gripped the wheel _____.
    • a. as she turned around the corner
    • b. when the electricity went out
    • c. by holding it too tightly
    • d. light bulb with a new one
    • e. in the summer
    • f. them tell how old an object is
    • g. to miss school today
    • h. students who do all of their homework
    • i. my brother in trouble
    • j. his mother wasn't watching him
  3. I always perspire more often _____.
    • a. as she turned around the corner
    • b. when the electricity went out
    • c. by holding it too tightly
    • d. light bulb with a new one
    • e. in the summer
    • f. them tell how old an object is
    • g. to miss school today
    • h. students who do all of their homework
    • i. my brother in trouble
    • j. his mother wasn't watching him
  4. The concert halted _____.
    • a. as she turned around the corner
    • b. when the electricity went out
    • c. by holding it too tightly
    • d. light bulb with a new one
    • e. in the summer
    • f. them tell how old an object is
    • g. to miss school today
    • h. students who do all of their homework
    • i. my brother in trouble
    • j. his mother wasn't watching him
  5. The sly boy took a cookie while _____.
    • a. as she turned around the corner
    • b. when the electricity went out
    • c. by holding it too tightly
    • d. light bulb with a new one
    • e. in the summer
    • f. them tell how old an object is
    • g. to miss school today
    • h. students who do all of their homework
    • i. my brother in trouble
    • j. his mother wasn't watching him
  6. My father replaced the old _____.
    • a. as she turned around the corner
    • b. when the electricity went out
    • c. by holding it too tightly
    • d. light bulb with a new one
    • e. in the summer
    • f. them tell how old an object is
    • g. to miss school today
    • h. students who do all of their homework
    • i. my brother in trouble
    • j. his mother wasn't watching him
  7. He had a valid reason _____.
    • a. as she turned around the corner
    • b. when the electricity went out
    • c. by holding it too tightly
    • d. light bulb with a new one
    • e. in the summer
    • f. them tell how old an object is
    • g. to miss school today
    • h. students who do all of their homework
    • i. my brother in trouble
    • j. his mother wasn't watching him
  8. I snapped the toy _____.
    • a. as she turned around the corner
    • b. when the electricity went out
    • c. by holding it too tightly
    • d. light bulb with a new one
    • e. in the summer
    • f. them tell how old an object is
    • g. to miss school today
    • h. students who do all of their homework
    • i. my brother in trouble
    • j. his mother wasn't watching him
  9. The teacher tends to give the best grades to _____.
    • a. as she turned around the corner
    • b. when the electricity went out
    • c. by holding it too tightly
    • d. light bulb with a new one
    • e. in the summer
    • f. them tell how old an object is
    • g. to miss school today
    • h. students who do all of their homework
    • i. my brother in trouble
    • j. his mother wasn't watching him
  10. I got no joy whatsoever from getting _____.
    • a. as she turned around the corner
    • b. when the electricity went out
    • c. by holding it too tightly
    • d. light bulb with a new one
    • e. in the summer
    • f. them tell how old an object is
    • g. to miss school today
    • h. students who do all of their homework
    • i. my brother in trouble
    • j. his mother wasn't watching him

 

C ‣ Match the clauses to make complete sentences.

  1. He didn't understand, _____.
    • a. but he wasn't given access to the room
    • b. because he can influence people to do anything
    • c. because the impending test was so important
    • d. so the constant music wouldn't annoy the neighbors
    • e. that he broke every law
    • f. it was enclosed in glass
    • g. because there were cracks in it
    • h. so they told him a different version
    • i. so his conduct was excellent
    • j. so the mode wouldn't disturb anyone
  2. He was told to behave, _____.
    • a. but he wasn't given access to the room
    • b. because he can influence people to do anything
    • c. because the impending test was so important
    • d. so the constant music wouldn't annoy the neighbors
    • e. that he broke every law
    • f. it was enclosed in glass
    • g. because there were cracks in it
    • h. so they told him a different version
    • i. so his conduct was excellent
    • j. so the mode wouldn't disturb anyone
  3. Joe was such a bad person _____.
    • a. but he wasn't given access to the room
    • b. because he can influence people to do anything
    • c. because the impending test was so important
    • d. so the constant music wouldn't annoy the neighbors
    • e. that he broke every law
    • f. it was enclosed in glass
    • g. because there were cracks in it
    • h. so they told him a different version
    • i. so his conduct was excellent
    • j. so the mode wouldn't disturb anyone
  4. To keep the jewel safe, _____.
    • a. but he wasn't given access to the room
    • b. because he can influence people to do anything
    • c. because the impending test was so important
    • d. so the constant music wouldn't annoy the neighbors
    • e. that he broke every law
    • f. it was enclosed in glass
    • g. because there were cracks in it
    • h. so they told him a different version
    • i. so his conduct was excellent
    • j. so the mode wouldn't disturb anyone
  5. Be careful _____.
    • a. but he wasn't given access to the room
    • b. because he can influence people to do anything
    • c. because the impending test was so important
    • d. so the constant music wouldn't annoy the neighbors
    • e. that he broke every law
    • f. it was enclosed in glass
    • g. because there were cracks in it
    • h. so they told him a different version
    • i. so his conduct was excellent
    • j. so the mode wouldn't disturb anyone
  6. Mark tried the code, _____.
    • a. but he wasn't given access to the room
    • b. because he can influence people to do anything
    • c. because the impending test was so important
    • d. so the constant music wouldn't annoy the neighbors
    • e. that he broke every law
    • f. it was enclosed in glass
    • g. because there were cracks in it
    • h. so they told him a different version
    • i. so his conduct was excellent
    • j. so the mode wouldn't disturb anyone
  7. She practices the violin during the day, _____.
    • a. but he wasn't given access to the room
    • b. because he can influence people to do anything
    • c. because the impending test was so important
    • d. so the constant music wouldn't annoy the neighbors
    • e. that he broke every law
    • f. it was enclosed in glass
    • g. because there were cracks in it
    • h. so they told him a different version
    • i. so his conduct was excellent
    • j. so the mode wouldn't disturb anyone
  8. He studied hard _____.
    • a. but he wasn't given access to the room
    • b. because he can influence people to do anything
    • c. because the impending test was so important
    • d. so the constant music wouldn't annoy the neighbors
    • e. that he broke every law
    • f. it was enclosed in glass
    • g. because there were cracks in it
    • h. so they told him a different version
    • i. so his conduct was excellent
    • j. so the mode wouldn't disturb anyone
  9. She turned her phone off, _____.
    • a. but he wasn't given access to the room
    • b. because he can influence people to do anything
    • c. because the impending test was so important
    • d. so the constant music wouldn't annoy the neighbors
    • e. that he broke every law
    • f. it was enclosed in glass
    • g. because there were cracks in it
    • h. so they told him a different version
    • i. so his conduct was excellent
    • j. so the mode wouldn't disturb anyone
  10. He replaced the glass _____.
    • a. but he wasn't given access to the room
    • b. because he can influence people to do anything
    • c. because the impending test was so important
    • d. so the constant music wouldn't annoy the neighbors
    • e. that he broke every law
    • f. it was enclosed in glass
    • g. because there were cracks in it
    • h. so they told him a different version
    • i. so his conduct was excellent
    • j. so the mode wouldn't disturb anyone

 

Janie and the Music Player

Janie had constant thoughts about getting a music player. One day, she was late to class. She hurried down the hall but halted when she saw a backpack on the floor. She looked inside and found nothing but some books. She reached inside the bag and felt a small object at the bottom. It was a music player enclosed in a black case! Janie tended to be honest, and she had no valid reason to take the device. However, her desire for the player influenced her decision. She slyly put the device into her own backpack. When she arrived at class, she gave her teacher the bag. "I found this," she said.

Ms. Johnson asked, "Does this backpack belong to anyone?" A girl named Linda claimed the bag. Linda looked inside and yelled, "My music player is missing! Janie took it!" Janie answered, "I did not." Linda responded, "You were the only one that had access to it! If your version of the story is true, you'll let Ms. Johnson check your bag.” Janie started to perspire as she realized the impending trouble she was in. She gripped her bag tightly.

Ms. Johnson took the bag from Janie. Inside she found the player. “Janie, I never expected this kind of conduct from you,” she said. “You've always been such a good student." Ms. Johnson gave Linda the player. Linda said, "Ms. Johnson, look!" There was a crack along one side. She turned it to the “on" mode, but it wouldn't work. It must've snapped while Janie was holding onto the bag so tightly. Ms. Johnson called Janie's parents. They were very upset. "Stealing is illegal. You have no respect for the law whatsoever, they said. "We bought you a music player, but we're giving it to Linda. It will replace the one you broke." In the end, Janie's bad behavior left her with nothing at all.

 

Reading Comprehension

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

  1. _____ Janie thought constantly about a device that played videos.
    __________
  2. _____ Janie halted while she walked to class because she found a backpack.
    __________
  3. _____ Janie found the player when she gripped the bag.
    __________
  4. _____ The backpack belonged to a student in Janie's class.
    __________
  5. _____ When Linda put the player to "on" mode, it started to work.
    __________
  6. _____ Janie's parents gave a music player to Linda to replace the broken one.
    __________

 

Part B: Answer the questions.

  1. What is the passage about?
    • a. Borrowing from friends
    • b. Being late for class
    • c. Buying a music player
    • d. Stealing others' property
  2. What does the reading explain that Janie lied to her teacher about?
    _____
  3. What did Janie find enclosed in the black case?
    _____

 

Answer Key

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