Issue 462 For Junior 3

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US teenage CEO and his big business P(3)  

I. Pre-reading

Do you know someone who is very young and successful?

2. What does he/ she do? How does he/she succeed?

II. While reading

Choose the answer:

1. Why did Bridges want to create bow ties four years ago?

A. He wanted to run a big company.

B. His grandma wanted to teach him to sew.

C. He found that bow ties in shops were ugly.

D. He was an ambitious boy who dreamt big.

2. What happened after Bridges sold his bow ties online?

A. His family and relatives started to like his bow ties.

B. Nobody wanted to buy his bow ties.

C. He quit school and ran his company.

D. He got an investment from a big company.

3. What does Bridges’ story tell us?

A. Bow ties are popular on the market.

B. Having a gift is a key to success.

C. Try to succeed at a young age.

D. Dream big when you’re young.

III. Post-reading

What is your dream?

What have you done for your dream?

Math: is it really a key life skill? P (5)

I. Pre-reading

Are you good at math, or do you hate math? And why?

What is your favorite subject? Why do you like it?

II. While reading

Choose the answer:

1. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?

A. Math has no practical value.

B. Math is widely used in everyday life.

C. Math is the tool of science.

D. Math can help people build houses.

2. What ability can you eventually develop when doing a math problem?

a. Create problems.

b. Use tools and skills.

c. Think logically.

d. Make decisions.

A. a, b, c           B. a, c, d

C. a, b, d           D. b, c, d 

3. What is the main idea of the story?

A. Why we have to learn math.

B. Math is as important as other subjects.

C. The advantages and disadvantages of math.

D. Math can help us do everything.

III. Post-reading

How do you use math in daily life? Give some examples.

Blue ribbons of honor P (6)

I. Pre-reading

How do you understand the quote? 

II. While reading

Choose the answer:

1. The boss was _____ what the junior manager said and did.

A. surprised at 

B. angry with

C. disappointed with

D. proud of

2. In which sequence did the blue ribbons get to the following persons?

a. a school boy

b. a boss

c. a junior manager

d. the boss’ 14-year-old son

A. a-b-c-d  B. a-c-d-b     

C. a-c-b-d   D. c-a-b-d 

3. What would have happened if the boss didn’t tell his son how he felt?

A. His son would have understood him more.

B. His son would have run away from home.

C. He would have cared more about his son.

D. He would have been busier with his work.

4. What does the blue ribbon in the story stand for?

A. Differences between you and others.  

B. Thanks for what others have done for you.

C. A sign of showing love to others.       

D. A symbol of respect to others.

III. Post-reading

If you had such a blue ribbon, who would you like to give it to and why?

What will you do to make a difference?