4-5-1 Fish Moved Away I

On a Sunday morning, Robert got on a bus with his father to go to his father's hometown. P

Through the bus window, the countryside looked beautiful. P

As Robert was looking out the window, his father said, P

"Robert, when I was young, I used to go on adventures by the riverbank and catch fish." P

During the ride, Robert began to imagine all the fish that were living in the streams. P

Robert felt happy when he imagined all the fish he could catch along the riverbank. P

He thought the bus was moving too slowly. P

As the bus finally rolled into town, he got off and headed toward the village. P

It looked like the flowers were greeting him. P

That was when he came closer to the riverbank. P

As Robert walked toward the village, he felt welcomed by the beautiful scene before him. P

As he was walking, Robert began to smell a strange scent in the air. P

4-5-2 Fish Moved Away II

As Robert came up to the riverbank, P

he realized that the smell was coming from the river itself. P

Robert's father was shocked and said, P

"I wonder when this happened to the riverbank." P

Robert asked, "Dad, could there still be fish living in there?" P

Sadly, his father said, P

"Because the river has become so polluted, the fish have probably moved." P

Robert's father looked gloomy as he stared at the riverbank. P

There wasn't any sign of clear water or fish swimming. P

Robert felt disappointed. P

When he returned home, P

Robert thought about what had happened, and wrote it down in his diary. P

4-5-3 Spiders

Most people think spiders are insects. P

Spiders are not insects. P

Insects have six legs. P

Spiders have eight legs. P

Some insects have one or two pairs of wings. P

All insects have antennae. P

Spiders do not have wings or antennae. P

Insects and spiders are very different. P

4-5-4 Ants

Ants work as a team. P

A nest is an ant's home. P

Ants carry food to their nest. P

They gather food together. P

They use their jaw to carry food. P

One ant can carry small pieces of food. P

Large pieces of food are carried by many ants. P

Ants are strong insects. P

They can move things much bigger than themselves. P

4-5-6 Kitchen Talk

What does your father do for a living? P

He is a cook at Hilton Hotel. P

I brought this for you. P

Thank you, this flower smells nice. P

Would you like to eat fried eggs? P

No, but I would prefer scrambled eggs. P

I threw away that old pan. P

So, is this the new one? P

Where did the mother take her children? P

She took her children to the zoo. P

What color is the man's tie? P

The color of the tie is purple. P

What is the man doing? P

He is doing laundry. P

4-5-7 Cooking

Hmm! What are you cooking? P

It smells good, doesn't it? P

Yes, this is stimulating my appetite. P

I'm almost done. Could you please bring me an egg? P

Sure. P

Thanks. Oh, and also could you hand me that pan? P

What are they doing? P

They are swimming. P

What is she buying at the grocery market? P

She is buying bananas. P

What are they eating for dinner tonight? P

They are eating spaghetti. P

4-5-8 Preparing For the Party

What a gorgeous sunrise! P

I'm glad that I've woken up early! P

Does this shoe match her prom dress? P

Why don't you try the other one? P

Could you please roll up your sleeve? P

Does it hurt? P

I'm going to make a bang now. Ready? P

Yes, but please don't cut too much. P

What is this man doing? P

He is washing his car. P

What is the grandmother doing? P

She is playing Bingo. P

What does he like to do when he goes outside? P

He likes to draw. P

4-5-9 You Look Gorgeous

Are you having fun at the party? P

Yes. I'm really enjoying it, indeed. P

I love your dress! You look gorgeous. P

Thanks, this is actually my prom dress. P

That's interesting! P

I gave some touches to it. I cut out the sleeves. P

What is the fashion designer doing? P

She is making clothes. P

What are the friends doing at home? P

They are chatting. P

What are the old people learning to do? P

They are learning how to dance. P

4-5-11 Beetles

Beetles are everywhere. P

There are 400,000 different types of beetles. P

Beetles come in all types of sizes. P

Beetles are insects. P

They have six legs and an antenna. P

But beetles have something that other insects don't have. P

They have tough suits of armor. P

Beetle's armor protects their bodies and their wings. P

4-5-12 Honeybees

One of the most familiar insects is a honeybee. P

Honeybees like places with lots of flowers. P

They fly far to search for flowers. P

Honeybees crawl into flowers to find food. P

Flowers provide nectar. P

Honeybees feed on nectar. P

Honeybees also make honey from nectar. P

Honey is a sweet liquid people enjoy. P

4-5-13 Ant Colony

Ants live and work together in communities. P

An ant community is called a colony. P

There are many ants in one colony. P

An ant colony is very busy. P

Every ant has a job. P

Some ants build tunnels. P

Worker ants collect food. P

Ants feed and protect one another. P

Every ant protects the queen ant. P

The queen ant lays eggs. P

4-5-14 Cheetahs

A cheetah is the fastest running animal. P

Its body is built for speed. P

Cheetahs can run very fast. P

Cheetahs have yellow fur with dark spots. P

Cheetahs are predators. P

They run to chase their prey. P

Cheetahs hunt during daytime. P

Cheetahs live in African grasslands. P

4-5-16 In the Restaurant

Do you have a reservation? P

Yes, I'm Debra. P

Whose classy car is this? P

This is my rich uncle's car. P

I don't have any money to give out to the poor. P

Don't be stingy. I know you have. P

It seems they like to joke a lot. P

If they are not bothering others, I'm fine with it. P

What is he doing? P

He is getting out of bed. P

What are the children doing? P

They are feeding their dog. P

What did he give her for their anniversary? P

He gave her flowers. P

4-5-17 It's My Treat

I've already made a reservation at 7pm. P

Great! Is it a classy restaurant? P

Don't worry about the money. It's my treat. P

I can't believe you are spending money for me. P

Have I been that stingy? P

No, I was just joking. P

Why is she in bed? P

She is in bed because she is sick. P

What color is the car that she is washing? P

The color is blue. P

What is the man doing outside? P

He is mowing the lawn. P

4-5-18 Why?

Why are you so dressed up today? P

Oh, I'm going out on a date. P

Are you nervous? P

Yes, but I'm ready. P

What color do you want to paint the walls? P

I can't choose! There are so many choices. P

Why is your daughter wearing that outfit? P

Don't you know? It's Halloween. P

What is she doing outside at night? P

She is watching the stars. P

What is the man doing in the forest? P

He is taking pictures of the birds. P

What does the girl want to do this weekend? P

She wants to go ski. P

4-5-19 Going Out

Are you ready to go out? P

Um, not yet. P

Then, when will you be ready? P

I think I will be ready in about an hour. P

One hour? You've just spent the last two hours getting ready! P

I know, but I can't choose my outfit. P

If I help you choose the outfit, will you be a little faster? P

Of course! You are the best. P

What kind of instrument is she playing? P

She is playing the cello. P

What kind of professional is he? P

He is a piano professional. P

What is on her computer screen? P

An email. P

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10