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
4-5-4 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
4-5-16 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