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Unit 10: Funny Fishing Bait1 Two young teenaged boys are walking along a stream2 in Nantou looking for a place to fish. They hike along the rocky3 shore4 around a couple of bends5 in the stream until they come to a place that looks suitable.6 Ryan: How about this spot? It looks like a good place to catch some fish. Vernon: Sure. I’m tired of walking around on these big rocks anyway. The boys set down their backpacks and take out their fishing rods.7 They tie hooks8 on the end of their fishing lines. Now they are ready to put bait on their hooks. Ryan: What are you using for bait, Vernon? I’m using an earthworm.9 I’ve always had good luck using them. Vernon: Really! I’ve never had any luck with earthworms. I usually use these. Vernon pulls a great big spider out of a container10 in his backpack. The creepy11 looking thing is almost as big as his hand. Ryan jumps back in fright.12 Ryan: Holy cow!13 Are you trying to catch a fish or scare it to death? Vernon: Just be quiet. You try it your way and I’ll try it mine. The boys cast14 their hooks into the water. Immediately, Ryan feels something pulling on his line. Ryan: I got one! I got one! Vernon: Quick! Reel15 it in. Ryan reels as fast as he can. Then Vernon starts shouting. Vernon: I caught something, too. WOOHOO! Ryan: The fishing is really good today, hey buddy? Vernon: Indeed! We’ll be eating like kings tonight. After reeling for a bit, Vernon sees the end of his line. Vernon: I caught something alright, but you’re not going to be happy. Ryan: What do you mean? Vernon: I think my spider caught your earthworm. Ryan: You must be joking. Both of them pull their tangled16 lines from the water. They can clearly see the spider holding the worm tightly with its front legs and biting it. Ryan: I’m never going fishing with you and your gigantic17 spider again. Vernon: Come on. He was just hungry. Next time, I will feed him first. Questions: Why was walking difficult? How long after Ryan casts does he feel something on hi