Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

The foursome of chirpy college students warmed up in the River Ridge course tee box, focusing on loosening their legs before taking their first shot on a par-four hole.

Cody Seybold ran toward his ball, almost "Happy Gilmore" style.

Then there was that unmistakable "thump" and a well-struck soccer ball arced toward the first green and its 21-inch diameter hole.

Welcome to the wonderful world of FootGolf, a soccer-golf hybrid played on more than 257 courses in the United States, according to the FootGolf League.

How FootGolf got started

"It's the same structure as golf, except you are playing with your feet," said player Connor Bush, wearing soccer cleats and baggy shorts.

"You still have to include strategy. What kind of green are you playing on? Are you going to drive? Are you going to chip?" he said.

Because soccer balls don't travel as far as golf balls, the FootGolf holes are shorter, averaging 157 yards on the Oxnard, California, course.

While the weekday, 18-hole green fee for traditional golf at River Ridge is $38, the fee for its ball-booting cousin is much less.

The FootGolf green fee at River Ridge is $10 for adults and $5 for children. A soccer ball runs between $15 and $30, and no tees or gloves are needed.

"It's really not expensive -- great when you are on the college budget," FootGolfer Lloyd Mueller said while juggling his soccer ball between shots.

"It's a great way to spend 2 hours with your friends."

At River Ridge, the FootGolf holes run perpendicular to and weave between regular golf holes, so both traditional and FootGolfers play at the same time.

1. What sport was played?
2. Were they in high school?
3. How many courses are there?
4. How is it different than golf?
5. Are the holes longer than golf?
6. How much does it cost for regular golf?
7. Where is the course?
8. What is it called?
9. How much does it cost for a kid to play?
10. And for adults?
11. How long does it take?
12. Do they take turns with regular golfers?
13. What is the name of one of the players?
14. And another?
15. And one more?
16. What kind of shoes do they wear?
17. How big is the hole?
18. Why are the holes shorter than regular golf?

Numbered answers:

A: 1. FootGolf
2. No
3. more than 257
4. you play with your feet
5. No
6. $38
7. Oxnard, California
8. River Ridge
9. Five
10. $10
11. 2 hours
12. No
13. Lloyd Mueller
14. Cody Seybold
15. Connor Bush
16. soccer cleats
17. 21-inch diameter
18. Because soccer balls don't travel as far as golf balls

Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

CHAPTER XXV

TWO DEER

"He was here, and you chased him away!" exclaimed Dave. "Have you any idea where he went to?"

"I think he took the trail back of the house; the one leading to Carpen Falls," answered Lester Lawrence. "I slipped on my most outlandish costume, and I must have scared him out of his wits, for he ran like a deer," he added, with a smile.

"In that case there is no use in our looking for him around here," announced Roger.

"I think I'll give the hunt up," said Phil. "Finding my uncle has changed matters completely. What I want to do is to send word to my father that my uncle is found. Then, as soon as he is able to travel, I'll leave you fellows and take him home."

"I think I'll be able to walk on the foot in a day or two," answered Lester Lawrence. "You see I can already hobble around. But that sprain was a pretty bad one, I can assure you!"

After this the situation was discussed for some time--in fact, until well after the noon hour. Then one of the boys suggested that they have dinner, and while Phil and his uncle continued to talk over their personal affairs, Dave and his chums set about getting ready the meal.

While all in the cabin partook of the midday meal, the boys told the hermit about their life in camp, and also of their adventures at Oak Hall and in other places. Lester Lawrence listened interestedly to the recital, and asked innumerable questions concerning their doings, and also questioned Phil regarding conditions at home.

1. Who did Phil find?
2. Who was he going to let know?
3. Why was Lester having issues getting around?
4. Did he think it would heal quickly?
5. How long was the situation discussed?
6. What did they decide to do at that point?
7. Who prepared it?
8. Who spoke of personal matters?
9. How many of them ate the meal?
10. Did they all eat?
11. What part of their life did they talk about over the meal?
12. What else did they discuss?
13. Who asked many questions?
14. What was phil questioned about?
15. What was it that Lester slipped into?
16. What was the result?
17. What happened next?
18. Was Lester amused?
19. What did Phil give up?
20. Did Roger feel it was useless as well?

Numbered answers:

A: 1. his uncle
2. his father
3. sprain
4. yes
5. for some time, until well after the noon hour.
6. have dinner,
7. Dave and his chums
8. Phil and his uncle
9. unknown
10. yes
11. their life in camp
12. their adventures at Oak Hall and in other places.
13. Lester Lawrence
14. conditions at home
15. hismost outlandish costume
16. scared something out of it's wits
17. he ran like a deer
18. yes
19. the hunt
20. yes

Answer the questions at the end based on the text.

Today we tell about Louisa May Alcott. She wrote . In 1868, an American publisher asked Louisa May Alcott to write a book for girls. At first, she was not sure if she wanted to do it. She said she didn't like girls. However, she decided to write the book finally. She told about her experiences growing up in the northeast of the United States. The book was quite interesting. became one of the most popular children's books in American literature. It was published in more than 50 languages. Alcott was born in Pennsylvania in 1832. The Alcotts did not have much money. She tried teaching, sewing and taking care of children. She did not like any of these jobs. At the age of 16, she wrote her first book, . Her stories were exciting, but unreal. She sold them to newspapers and magazines for money. The first volume of came out in 1868. It made Alcott famous and get a lot of money. She continued writing other popular books for young people. These books included , and . Alcott wrote many exciting stories about love. But she was single all her life. She continued to help her family during the last years of her life.

1. Who is the main person in this passage?
2. Who asked her to write a book for girls?
3. In what year?
4. What was Louisa's reaction?
5. Why?
6. Where did she grew up in?
7. Did she finally write the book?
8. Did it become one of the most popular book?
9. In how many languages was it published?
10. In what year was Alcott born?
11. Where exactly?
12. What other jobs did she have?
13. Did she like any of it?
14. At what age did she write a book?
15. Did she become famous?
16. Was she single throughout her life?
17. Was she helpful towards her family?

Numbered answers:

A:
1. Louisa
2. an American publisher
3. 1868
4. she was not sure
5. she didn't like girls
6. the northeast
7. Yes
8. Yes
9. more than 50
10. 1832
11. in Pennsylvania
12. teaching, sewing and taking care of children
13. No
14. 16
15. Yes
16. Yes
17. Yes