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Reader's Bank_Level 5_Unit 02                                     Reading Text

Summer YouTube Shorts Contest

Join this year’s Summer YouTube Shorts Contest and show your creativity in 60 seconds!

Guidelines

- Participation is open to middle and high school students in Almonte.

- The topic is “The Funniest Moment at School.”

Video making rules

- File type: MP4 only

- Maximum file size: 100MB

- Video length: 60 seconds or less

To get a high score

- Match the topic

- Be creative and original

- Make your video clear and fun

Details

- One entry per person.

- Submit your video through the website by 6 p.m., July 20.

- Winners will be announced on the website on July 31.

For more information and to submit your video, please visit www.summershorts.ok.

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Have you ever smelled the nice, fresh air in a forest? That smell comes from phytoncides! Phytoncides are a kind of natural scent produced by trees. Trees and plants make phytoncides to protect themselves. The word phytoncide comes from Greek. Phyton means “plant,” and cide means “to kill.” Phytoncides help plants keep bugs, bad germs, and mold away. They also stop other plants from growing too close, so each tree has space to grow well. Phytoncides are also good for humans! When we breathe in phytoncides, they help us feel calm and happy. They also make our immune cells more active. These cells fight viruses and help us stay healthy. So, spending time in the forest makes us healthier and happier. The forest is like a healing place!

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In Greek stories, Pygmalion was a sculptor. One day, he made a pretty woman from stone and ivory. He named her Galatea. She was not a real woman, but Pygmalion loved her very much. Every day, he prayed to the goddess Aphrodite. He asked her to make the statue come alive. Finally, Aphrodite heard his prayer. She gave life to the statue. Galatea smiled and even talked to him. The name Pygmalion is still used today.   In psychology, it shows how a teacher’s hopes can help a student. If a teacher thinks a student can do better, the student feels good and confident. Because of this, they often do better. This is called the “Pygmalion effect.” It can also happen in relationships with others. If you trust someone, they might start to change. They might also try to meet your expectations.