4-3-1 New Sprouts I
It was a warm and sunny spring day. P
Cathy was playing with her dollhouse in the yard. P
Then the telephone rang. P
Ring! Ring! P
"Huh? Isn't this a toy telephone?" P
Cathy, startled, opened her eyes wide. P
The toy telephone cord was caught on one of the wild lilies in the field. P
Cathy carefully picked up the phone. P
"Hello? This is Cathy's house?" P
"Yes. I'm Cathy." P
4-3-2 New Sprouts II
"How were you during the winter? P
We're the new sprouts," said the sprouts. P
"Sprouts?" said Cathy. P
That's right. It's uncomfortable down here. P
Is it okay if we come outside?" the sprouts said. P
Cathy excitedly said, "Of course! The sun is very warm. P
Hurry and come out. I'm bored because I'm playing all by myself." P
"Alright. Hold on a moment. We'll be right out." P
When Cathy hung up the phone, her mom came out in the yard. P
"Mom, there was a call. My friends said they'll be here soon." P
Her mother asked, "Who are your friends?" P
"My new sprout friends," said Cathy. P
"Your new sprout friends?" P
As Cathy's mother laughed, she smiled gently. P
4-3-3 New Sprouts III
"It's true. The sprouts just called," said Cathy with certainty. P
Her mom just continued to smile. P
"The new sprouts really did call though…" P
However, Cathy was very tired and spoke with little energy. P
As the warm spring sunshine glimmered on Cathy's face, the wind whispered to her. P
"That's right. The new sprouts did say they'll come out soon!" P
"Right. Right." said Cathy. P
As the spring wind spoke, Cathy was softly falling asleep in its lovely breezes. P
4-3-4 Human Brain
Inside your head is your brain. P
Your brain controls every move you make. P
Your brain tells your body how to move. P
It allows you to walk and run. P
Your brain allows you to think. P
Your five senses give the brain information. P
Dreams come from your brain. P
The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds. P
4-3-6 Meeting Someone
Did you meet Edward this morning? P
Yes, I saw him in the hall. P
My name is Robert. P
May I call you Rob? P
I'm going to be late for the meeting. P
If you run through the park, you'll be fine. P
Wait here for me. P
Okay, I'll be here. P
What did your parents do at the hotel? P
They swam in the pool. P
How did your parents get around the city? P
They took the bus. P
Did your parents meet a lot of people? P
They met a lot of other tourists. P
4-3-7 Nice To Meet You
It's nice to meet you, Emily. P
It's my pleasure. Um, sorry, I missed your name. P
No problem, it's Anna. P
Ah, Anna. Thanks. P
Sorry, we're late, did you wait long? P
No, I've only been here for 5 minutes. P
Good. It's nice to see you again. P
It's nice to see you, too. P
What is the man eating for dessert? P
He is eating ice cream. P
What is the lady doing? P
She is singing in a Broadway show. P
Where are they going for vacation? P
They are going to Hawaii. P
4-3-8 Enough For You?
This salad is my meal for today. P
Is it enough for you? P
Be at home by 10:00 o'clock. P
Dad, just pass me the key. P
What do you do? P
I work as a sculptor in Paris. P
I'm so full. P
You ate more than two bowls of mashed potatoes. P
What color suit is the man wearing? P
He is wearing a blue suit. P
What are the parents watching? P
They are watching the news. P
Where is the young lady going? P
She is going out on a date. P
4-3-9 Here You Go
Could you pass me that salad? P
Sure, here you go. P
So, how is your work so far? P
You know what it's like to be a sculptor. P
It's a great labor, isn't it? P
That's true, but it's what I like, so I can't complain. P
I see. Umm, can I have some more mashed potatoes? P
Yes, but don't eat too much. You've been eating a lot lately. P
What is the chef making? P
The chef is making soup. P
What is the girl looking at? P
She is looking at stars. P
What are the kids playing? P
They are playing chess. P
4-3-11 The Living Body
Human bodies are living. P
It only needs a few things to make it go. P
Human bodies need air to breathe. P
Human bodies need food for energy. P
Human bodies need water to drink. P
All living things need water to survive. P
A busy body works hard. P
It needs rest to heal and grow. P
4-3-14 Use Your Body!
I use my body to play sports. P
I kick the ball with my legs to play soccer. P
I shoot the ball with my arms to play basketball. P
I swing the club with my arms to play golf. P
I grab the ball with my hand to play baseball. P
John's favorite sport is playing soccer. P
When I play hard, I sweat. P
Sweat is water from my body to cool it off. P
4-3-16 My Favorite Flower
Pick one for me. P
I like the green one with circles. P
Let's buy this vase. P
Um, let me look at more the others. P
What's your favorite flower? P
I like lily of the valleys. P
Happy wedding anniversary! P
Oh, thank you for the roses! P
What is the child going to be for Halloween? P
He is going to be batman. P
Where did the children come out of? P
The children came out of school. P
What organization did the man join? P
He joined the Army. P
4-3-17 Pick the Flowers
Help me pick the flowers. P
Are we allowed to pick them? P
I just need a few flowers to put in a vase. P
Ok, what flowers do you want me to pick? P
I saw some lily of the valleys behind the trees. P
There were some roses nearby, too. P
What is the train conductor checking? P
She is checking for train tickets. P
Where do you go when you're sick? P
I go to the hospital. P
Where do you go when you get in trouble with the law? P
I go to jail. P
4-3-18 City Life
My apartment is small. P
But it has a nice view. P
I go to church every week. P
Really? I go to the temple every month. P
I go to the library to study. P
It's very quiet in the library. P
Is that bakery nice? P
Yes, the bread is delicious. P
Where is the woman? P
She is shopping at the mall. P
What room are they painting? P
They are painting the kitchen. P
What is your family doing tonight? P
They are ice skating. P
4-3-19 Where Do You Live?
Where do you live? P
My apartment is near the movie theatre. P
Is it the building behind the church? P
No, not that apartment. P
Is it the one beside the library? P
Yeah! The tall one. P
Oh, I know that one! P
Yes, it's very easy to find. P
What is the girl doing? P
She is researching at the library. P
What are they doing right now? P
They are working out. P
What does the man need? P
He needs to borrow a tuxedo. P