5 Our bodies

Chapter 5 Our bodies A The teachers are measuring the children for the school record. Read. Last year I was 125 cm tall. This year I'm 130 cm. I was 24 kg last year. I'm 27 kg this year. B Act the teachers. Talk about the children. Mary was 124 cm tall last year. She's 130 cm this year. Last year she was 22 kg. This year she's 25 kg.

LEARN to Read C Who went on the roller-coaster? Read and find out. 1 Bobby and his family were at Fantasy World. I'm eight years old now. Can I go on the roller-coaster?' he asked. 'No, Bobby. The sign says: No children under 132 cm. You're only l29 cm. You're too small, said Dad. Bobby was sad. 2 'Never mind, Bobby, ' said Mum. 'Last year you were |23 cm tall. Now you're 129 cm. Perhaps you can go on the roller-coaster next year. ' 3 Bobby's sister Rita said, 'Last year I was short but now I'm 133 cm tall. I can go on the roller-coaster. Please come with me, Dad. ' OK, Rita, ' said Dad. Bobby's father was frightened but he had to go on the roller-coaster. Rita was too young to go alone. 4 The next year the family went back to Fantasy World. 'Can I go on the roller-coaster now?' asked Bobby. 'Let's see. You're 132 cm now. Yes, you can go, ' said Dad.

5 'Great! Come on, Dad, ' said Bobby. 'Er . . you go with Rita, Bobby, ' said Dad. 'Mum and I can watch. ' 6 Mum and Dad watched the children. Phew! I'm glad Bobby is l32 cm tall. Now I don't have to go on it! ' said Dad. Did Bobby's father enjoy going on the roller-coaster? D Write down Bobby's height. Phonics Say the words. silent gh height weight Find two more words with the silent gh.

Pre-tack Activity E Betty wants to join a fitness club. Help her fill in the form. What's your name? Betty Fong. How old are you? I'm eight years old. When's your birthday? The eighth of July. How tall were you last year? How heavy were you? I was 125 cm tall. I was 29 kg. How tall are you this year? How heavy are you? I'm 131 cm tall. I'm 32 kg. Task Interview your partner. Fill in a form for him / her. 29

Language Fun Sing the song. My family This is mum, kind and dear This is dad, standing near This is brother, see how tall! This is sister, not so tall This is baby, sweet and small This is my family one and all! Measure your fingers. Write the measurements.