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Epilogue A few years ago, Dick had a heart attack during a race. When he was examined by doctors, they discovered that the problem was in his major arteries. The doctors told him that if he hadn’t kept himself in such good condition through all the exercise he’d been doing, he would probably have died fifteen years before. Through all the training and competitions, Dick had not only brought joy ..

Beyond the Limits After competing in marathons for four years, Rick and Dick were ready for a new challenge. They decided to participate in a triathlon. Dick was not a very good swimmer and hadn’t ridden a bicycle since he was six years old. People told Dick that triathlon would be impossible for him and Rick and that he would be crazy to put his son through such an ordeal, but Rick and Dick wer..

The Beginning of Team Hoyt Rick had two younger brothers, and his parents were convinced that Rick was just as intelligent as they were, so they wanted to send Rick to a public school. However, because Rick could not speak, the school authorities believed that he was not mentally able to comprehend enough study at their school. Rick’s parents refused to accept that, and soon they themselves taug..

Lesson5. Love Beyond Words Reading(Transition Words) - The Power of a Father’s Love Writing(Newspaper Article) - A School Newspaper The Power of a Father’s Love Prologue Here is a wonderful story about a father and son who have a very special relationship. The father’s name is Dick Hoyt, and the son’s name is Rick Hoyt. When Rick was born, the umbilical cord became wrapped around his neck and cu..

The Pretzel: A Loopy Snack Pretzel are probably the strangest-looking kind of bread in the whole world. Their twisted loops make them easily recognizable. Though Pretzel are commonly associated with Germany, they may have actually come from Italy. One story says that in 610 AD, an Italian monk invented Pretzel as a prize for children who said their prayers well. He made his bread in the shape of..

An Exciting Night Market On our third day in Taiwan, we visited the famous Shilin Night Market. I couldn’t believe how huge and crowded it was. There were many local people shopping there, as well as a lot of tourists enjoying the sights. Throughout the market, vendors were selling all kinds of food such as lamb stew, kebabs, and fruit covered in sugar. We tried many different foods. By the time..

The Bagel: A Healthy American Favorite A bagel is bread with a hole in the middle, like a doughnut. Unlike other bread products, bagels are boiled in water before they are baked. This cooking process makes bagels chewy and gives them a shiny surface. Since there is no butter, milk or sugar added to bagels, they are low in fat and cholesterol. This has made them a popular healthy food. According ..

The Tallest Building in Taiwan After arriving at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, we took a taxi into Taipei. It’s an enormous city filled with oud noises, bright lights, and all kinds of activities. There were a lot of cars, just like at home, but we were surprised by the number of motorcycles on the street. It seemed like everyone in Taipei was riding one! After we checked into our hotel,..

Lesson3. Planning a Trip Reading(Understanding Descriptive Details) - 여행관련 글 읽고 여행계획하기 Writing(Travelogue) - 여행 기행문 쓰기 A Family Trip to Tiwan Last month, my parents suggested traveling abroad for the first time. My brother and I were both very excited. After talking about it, we decided on Taiwan because my brother, who has a special interest in architecture, wanted to visit the famous Taipei 10..

Lesson2. Foods We Like Reading(Recognizing the Reference Words) - 관련 글 읽고 문화이해하기 Writing(Reviewing Restaurants) - 식당 평가 글쓰기 Bread Around the World Bread has been a staple food of the human diet since at least 30,000 years ago. The first bread was probably a flat bread made of roasted and ground grains. Over the centuries, each culture and region has developed its own unique varieties of bread, a..