Lesson 4

Vocabulary

1. Complete the table with the words in the box. Can you add any words?

words

In your head: brain, eyes, mouth.

In your body: heart, lungs, stomach.

2. Complete the sentences with the correct word from the table.

words

1. This football has no air inside it. I need a pump to fill it.

2. Adam fell off his bike and has a big cut on his arm.

3. Lina's cousin is in hospital with an eye infection.

4. You should plant those tomato plants in the garden.

5. Dirty water from a river can infect you if you drink it.

6. Cut the meat into small pieces before you cook it.

Reading

3. Complete the text with these verbs.

words

Life in Ancient Egypt was different to today. Poor children didn't use to go to school, but children from rich families used to start school when they were about seven.

When they were at home, children used to enjoy playing games. When older parents died, they used to leave their houses to the sons.

However, they used to leave things inside the house, such as jewellery and furniture, to the daughters.

4. Read the article again and answer the questions.

1. Did all children use to go to school? No, poor children didn't use to go to school.

2. When did children from rich families use to start school? They used to start when they were seven.

3. What did children use to do at home? They used to play games.

4. Who used to have the houses when older parents died? The sons used to have the houses.

5. What did the daughters use to get? They used to get things inside the house, such as jewellery and furniture.