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Success with Reading Book 2 —Boost Your Reading Skills—© Cosmos Culture Ltd., 2014
Japanese edition © Seibido Publishing Co., Ltd. 2020
Published by arrangement with B.K. Norton
All rights reserved for Japan.
No part of this book may be reproduced in any form
without permission from Seibido Co., Ltd.

Preface
Success with Reading Book 2 —Boost Your Reading
Skills— is the second book of a three-volume series
designed mainly to develop reading skills withthe aid of learning strategies. High proficiency inEnglish will broaden your horizons and enable you
to see a more interesting world.
Each unit of Success with Reading Book 2 follows
a set structure to encourage students to put what
they have learned into practice in communication
activities. The unit begins with a Tips for Reading
section, which introduces a strategy for more
effective reading. This is followed by a Vocabulary
section in which students check words related
to the topic in context. They will then check theircomprehension of the passage, both details andmain ideas. The unit ends with opportunities forstudents to express and exchange their ideas
regarding the related topics.
As students progress through each level, they
are constantly encouraged to put what they havelearned to use. At the same time, they never stoptaking new challenges that will push them to a newstage. Success with Reading Book 2 will open up apath to a place where students can look out over awonderful landscape after enjoying every momentof the journey.

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Contents
Preface

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Contents

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Learning Overview

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Tips for Reading: Planning for your study

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KEY FOR LEARNING 1

Scanning
UNIT 1The Pencil

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Running Marathons

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KEY FOR LEARNING 2

Paying attention to topic sentences
UNIT 3

Superstition

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The Printing Press28

KEY FOR LEARNING 3

Supporting sentences

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How Safe Is Air Travel?

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Jazz Music

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KEY FOR LEARNING 4

Paying attention to discourse markers
UNIT 7

Inflation

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UNIT 8The Word “Hello”

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KEY FOR LEARNING 5

Time order
UNIT 9
UNIT 10

Trans Fats

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Braille64

KEY FOR LEARNING 6

Cause and Effect
UNIT 11Nightmares

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UNIT 12The Power of Positive Thinking

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KEY FOR LEARNING 7

Guessing the meaning of unfamiliar words
UNIT 13The Andes Mountain Range

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UNIT 14

Freedom Riders

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Tips for Reading: Reflecting on your study

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Learning Overview
KEY FOR LEARNING 1

UNIT

1 Scanning

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WARM-UP QUESTIONSIntroduces warm-up questions toactivate the students’ backgroundknowledge about the topic.

The Pencil
WARM-UP QUESTIONS
Discuss the questions below with your classmates.
1. What do you usually use to write something?
2. How often do you use a pencil?
2
VOCABULARY
From the choices below, choose the word which fits best in eachsentence.

1. We cannot take good health for __________________, and so we must try tocultivate a healthy lifestyle.
2. Smartphones are ________________ that first appeared in the 2000s.
3. Alexander Graham Bell is very famous as the person who ________________
the telephone in 1876.
4. The participants’ feedback is used to ________________ the course for the
next year.
5. We have to ________________ a self-addressed envelope with our application
forms.
6. The students are graded ________________ how much they contribute to theclass.
7. The ________________ use of smartphones has changed how we arrange tomeet people.

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VOCABULARYTeaches topic-related vocabulary
words in a sentence where students
can learn the usage of the words.

8. My mother works at a small factory where bicycles are ________________.
9. More and more people are searching for ________________ youth.
10. I need your help because I cannot ________________ this question by myself.
according todevices

encloseeternalfigure out

grantedinvented

manufactured

modifywidespread

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UNIT 2

Scanning (1)passage in English. In this situation, scanning can be useful. Scanning isreading to find the most important information first. You can effectively scan
the passage by making use of keywords from the comprehension questions.
ExampleWhat is she

when

UNIT 6

Teaches a reading strategy
together with examples and key
points.

supposed to do as homework by tomorrow?

who

UNIT 7
UNIT 8
UNIT 9EX ER C IS E

UNIT 10EXERCISE
Try to pick up the keywords from the questions below and highlight them.

Questionsb) In what situations do you use them now?
c) How long has it been since the first graphite pencil was invented?

UNIT 13a) What are some of the most important technological advances in history?

UNIT 12Check them with your partner or teacher.

UNIT 11

Provides an opportunity forusing tips for reading introduced
above.

UNIT 5

what

UNIT 4

TIPS FOR READING

UNIT 3You may have experienced the feeling of getting lost while reading a

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UNIT 1

THE PENCIL

TIPS FOR READING

UNIT 14

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UNIT 2

Nowadays, there are many different types of pencils. They are all gradedaccording to their hardness on a scale that ranges from 9H (very hard) to

UNIT 3

9B (very soft). Some pencils have replaced the black graphite with coloredgraphite. Pencils are undoubtedly popular. How widespread are they? Over 14
Colored pencils

25billion pencils are manufactured around the world every year. As for the wood
UNIT 4required to make all these pencils, a
good-sized tree will produce around
3
READING PASSAGE
Scan the passage and look for keywords from the comprehension
questions.

What about the answer to thatREADING PASSAGE

have even figured that out. The answer

forms, and sometimes we can take past technological advances for granted.

is 70 miles.

Take the pencil for example. This was once considered to be a revolutionary
530

could one pencil draw? The experts

smartphones, or 3D televisions. But technology can come in many different

UNIT 74eternal question of how long of a line

UNIT 6

When most of us think about technology, we think of computers,

UNIT 5300,000 pencils.

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Papyrusdevice that allowed us to record our ideas quickly and cleanly. How

UNIT 8revolutionary was it? Well, it has been almost 460 years since the graphite

Features an interestingarticle from a variety of
topics. Also, it provides
an other opportunity forusing tips for reading
introduced in the unit.

pencil was first invented, and it can still be found in classrooms around the
The earliest pencils were invented by the Romans, who used lead tubes
comes from the Latin word penicillus, which means “little tail.” Althoughpencils do not contain the chemical element lead nowadays, many people still
The story of the modern pencil began in 1564, when a large deposit ofpure graphite was discovered in England. People found that it was perfect for］People were once surprised that pencils were very easy to

2.［］The name “pencil” originated from marking sheep.

3.［］Many people think the graphite in modern pencils is similar

4.［］Graphite wrapped in string or sheep skin followed graphite

5.［］It is possible to draw a line 70 miles long with a modern

write with.

to lead.
wrapped in wood.

marking sheep, and later it began to be used on paper. At first, the graphite
was wrapped in string or sheep skin, and it quickly became popular with artists

pencil.

UNIT 13throughout Europe. The Italians further modified the graphite by enclosing it

UNIT 12

15

1.［

UNIT 11refer to the graphite in modern pencils as “lead.”

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
Decide if each statement is true［T ］or false［F ］. If it is false, write
the sentence correctly.

UNIT 10

to make markings on papyrus, an early form of paper. Even the name “pencil”

UNIT 9world.

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in wood. They glued two wooden halves together around the graphite stick.
This exceptional method is still in use today.

pencil grading chart

UNIT 14

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UNIT 1

THE PENCIL

Early pencil cores
were made oflead. (cc by Rob
Lavinsky)

Most pencil cores
today are madeof graphite.

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GRAPHIC SUMMARYCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONSIntroduces comprehension exercises
based on the content from Reading
passage.

Introduces a summary-writing
exercise which is also usefulas an output activity.

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GRAPHIC SUMMARY
Complete the outline notes below. You can look at the passage if you
want.

PENCILS
1 What is it?

• used to be considered a 1.
device← invented about 460 years ago and still used today

WRITING AND DISCUSSION
Introduces questions for output
exercise based on the content of
the reading passage.

2 Its history

by the Romans
to mark on• used lead 3.
papyrusmeaning “little tail”,
or sheepYour Ideas• later enclosed in 7.
• the same method of enclosing graphite

UNIT 6the pencil now:

Hints À completely changed / our habits / expanded

UNIT 5• first wrapped in 6.
skin

1. Apart from pencils, what other products do you think were once
revolutionary devices? Why?

used by the Italians

UNIT 7• graded according to their 8.
• very popular
2. What kind of writing tools would you like to have in the future? Why?

• 300,000 pencils produced from one good-

Hints À transcribe / sound input / expand

sized tree
a line as long

UNIT 9Your Ideas

UNIT 1014• possible to 10.
as 70 miles

UNIT 8pencils← over 14 9.
manufactured in the world

UNIT 4• first used for marking 5.
later on paper

WRITING AND DISCUSSION
Read the questions below and write down your answer below.
Exchange your ideas or opinions with your classmates. Use the hints
if you want.

UNIT 3in 1564
the modern pencil: • began in 4.
← a large deposit of pure graphite discovered

UNIT 2• “pencil” = from Latin word penicillus

UNIT 1• 2.

THE PENCIL

the earliest pencil:

UNIT 11

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UNIT 14

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UNIT 13

Introduces an opportunity forfurther independent study.

UNIT 128

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Tips for Reading: Planning for your study

For successful English learning, one of the most important things is to
CONTINUE learning it. You cannot master English by studying only fora couple of years. English learning is therefore very similar to climbing
mountains, practicing cooking or practicing a music instrument. You need tocontinue.
However, you cannot continue to learn English without a CLEAR GOAL toachieve. For example, when it comes to climbing a mountain, how high isthe mountain? What tools or clothes do you need for climbing? Which routeare you going to take? How many days do you need? Without knowing all of
this clearly, you cannot maintain your motivation and may soon give up.
Therefore, you need to set a clear goal before restarting your English
learning this time. The clearer it is, the more easily you can achieve it. Also,
setting SMALLER STEPS to achieve the goal helps you continue learning.
Every time you take one step forward, you can feel success and the desire
to move forward.

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Example

Goal

Reading one passage easily without using a dictionary

1. Increasing vocabulary (300 more words)
Smaller steps

2. Reading faster← arriving here one year later!
3. Writing a short summary (with a few sentences)

LET’S TRY

Set a clear goal for your English learning. Also, set smaller steps to achieve
the goal. Do not forget to indicate where you want to be one year later throughlearning English with this textbook.

Goal

Smaller steps

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KEY FOR LEARNING 1

UNIT

1 Scanning

The Pencil
WARM-UP QUESTIONS
Discuss the questions below with your classmates.
1. What do you usually use to write something?
2. How often do you use a pencil?
2
VOCABULARY
From the choices below, choose the word which fits best in eachsentence.

1. We cannot take good health for __________________, and so we must try tocultivate a healthy lifestyle.
2. Smartphones are ________________ that first appeared in the 2000s.
3. Alexander Graham Bell is very famous as the person who ________________
the telephone in 1876.
4. The participants’ feedback is used to ________________ the course for the
next year.
5. We have to ________________ a self-addressed envelope with our application
forms.
6. The students are graded ________________ how much they contribute to theclass.
7. The ________________ use of smartphones has changed how we arrange tomeet people.
8. My mother works at a small factory where bicycles are ________________.
9. More and more people are searching for ________________ youth.
10. I need your help because I cannot ________________ this question by myself.

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according todevices

encloseeternalfigure out

grantedinvented

manufactured

modifywidespreadUNIT 2

Scanning (1)UNIT 1

THE PENCIL

TIPS FOR READING

passage in English. In this situation, scanning can be useful. Scanning is

UNIT 3You may have experienced the feeling of getting lost while reading areading to find the most important information first. You can effectively scan

ExampleWhat is she
who

when

UNIT 5what

supposed to do as homework by tomorrow?

UNIT 4the passage by making use of keywords from the comprehension questions.

UNIT 6
UNIT 7
UNIT 8
UNIT 9
UNIT 10

Questionsb) In what situations do you use them now?
c) How long has it been since the first graphite pencil was invented?

UNIT 13a) What are some of the most important technological advances in history?

UNIT 12Check them with your partner or teacher.

UNIT 11EX E R C IS E
Try to pick up the keywords from the questions below and highlight them.

UNIT 1411

Early pencil cores
were made oflead. (cc by Rob
Lavinsky)

Most pencil cores
today are madeof graphite.

Colored pencils

3
READING PASSAGE
Scan the passage and look for keywords from the comprehension
questions.

When most of us think about technology, we think of computers,
smartphones, or 3D televisions. But technology can come in many different
forms, and sometimes we can take past technological advances for granted.
Take the pencil for example. This was once considered to be a revolutionary5

device that allowed us to record our ideas quickly and cleanly. How
revolutionary was it? Well, it has been almost 460 years since the graphite
pencil was first invented, and it can still be found in classrooms around theworld.
The earliest pencils were invented by the Romans, who used lead tubes

10

to make markings on papyrus, an early form of paper. Even the name “pencil”
comes from the Latin word penicillus, which means “little tail.” Althoughpencils do not contain the chemical element lead nowadays, many people stillrefer to the graphite in modern pencils as “lead.”
The story of the modern pencil began in 1564, when a large deposit of15

pure graphite was discovered in England. People found that it was perfect formarking sheep, and later it began to be used on paper. At first, the graphite
was wrapped in string or sheep skin, and it quickly became popular with artists
throughout Europe. The Italians further modified the graphite by enclosing itin wood. They glued two wooden halves together around the graphite stick.

20

12This exceptional method is still in use today.

graphite. Pencils are undoubtedly popular. How widespread are they? Over 14
25billion pencils are manufactured around the world every year. As for the wood
UNIT 4required to make all these pencils, a
good-sized tree will produce around

UNIT 5300,000 pencils.
What about the answer to that
30

UNIT 3

9B (very soft). Some pencils have replaced the black graphite with colored

UNIT 2according to their hardness on a scale that ranges from 9H (very hard) to

UNIT 1

THE PENCIL

Nowadays, there are many different types of pencils. They are all graded

eternal question of how long of a line

30

UNIT 6

could one pencil draw? The experts
have even figured that out. The answer

Papyrus

UNIT 7is 70 miles.

UNIT 8］People were once surprised that pencils were very easy towrite with.

］The name “pencil” originated from marking sheep.

3.［］Many people think the graphite in modern pencils is similar
to lead.

］Graphite wrapped in string or sheep skin followed graphite
wrapped in wood.

5.［］It is possible to draw a line 70 miles long with a modern

UNIT 14

pencil grading chart

UNIT 13

pencil.

UNIT 12

4.［

UNIT 11

2.［

UNIT 10

1.［

UNIT 9COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
Decide if each statement is true［T ］or false［F ］. If it is false, write
the sentence correctly.

13

GRAPHIC SUMMARY
Complete the outline notes below. You can look at the passage if you
want.

PENCILS
1 What is it?

• used to be considered a 1.
device← invented about 460 years ago and still used today
2 Its history

the earliest pencil:• 2.

by the Romans• used lead 3.
papyrus

to mark on• “pencil” = from Latin word penicillus
meaning “little tail”
in 1564
the modern pencil: • began in 4.
← a large deposit of pure graphite discovered• first used for marking 5.
later on paper• first wrapped in 6.
skin,
or sheep• later enclosed in 7.
the pencil now:• the same method of enclosing graphiteused by the Italians• graded according to their 8.
• very popular
pencils← over 14 9.
manufactured in the world• 300,000 pencils produced from one goodsized tree

14

• possible to 10.
as 70 miles

a line as long

UNIT 3
UNIT 4

Hints À completely changed / our habits / expanded

UNIT 2

1. Apart from pencils, what other products do you think were once
revolutionary devices? Why?

UNIT 1

THE PENCILWRITING AND DISCUSSION
Read the questions below and write down your answer below.
Exchange your ideas or opinions with your classmates. Use the hints
if you want.

UNIT 5Your Ideas

UNIT 6
UNIT 7

Hints À transcribe / sound input / expand

UNIT 8

2. What kind of writing tools would you like to have in the future? Why?

UNIT 9Your Ideas

UNIT 10
UNIT 11
UNIT 14

http://acteabo.jp

UNIT 13

For further study, access ActeaBo and review today’s lesson.

UNIT 12FURTHER STUDY

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