Lesson 4

Vocabulary

1. Match the words with their meanings.

1. awake, c. not sleeping

2. canoe, e. a long, narrow boat for one or two people

3. care about, a. feel strongly about someone or something

4. dream, f. pictures and sounds that you think are happening when you are sleeping

5. follow, b. walk or drive behind someone

6. raft, d. pieces of wood that are put together so they can float on water

2. Complete the sentences with a word or words from Exercise 1.

1. When we were on holiday, we went down a river in a canoe. It was great fun!

2. The hotel room was very noisy, so I was awake all night.

3. The children used old pieces of wood to make a raft , which they took to the river.

4. Like many young people, Azza and her brothers really care about the environment.

5. Mazin's father does not know the way to the beach, so his car can follow our car.

6. Last night, I had a strange dream. I thought I was flying!

Reading

3. Answer the questions about about The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

1. Why did Aunt Polly feel happy when Tom returned?

Because she thought he was lost or badly hurt.

2. Why was Aunt Polly not happy with Tom?

Because he didn't tell her where he was.

3. What did Aunt Polly want Tom to remember?

She wanted him to remember how other people felt and to think about other people.

4. Why did Huckleberry leave the raft in a canoe?

He wanted to find a place where they could stop for the night.

5. Why could Huckleberry see the raft in the morning?

Because it wasn't foggy any more.

6. What did Huckleberry decide to do at the end?

He decided not to scare Jim.