4-7-1 A Flower in Blossom I
Everyday, the sun rises in the eastern sky and pours out all kinds of sunlight. P
Along with the very bright sunlight, P
there is also a baby sunlight that shines just a little. P
The big sunlight clears away the darkness that covers the sea. P
As the bright sunlight wakes the sea, it sparkles in beautiful colors. P
The bright sunlight clears away the darkness that covers the mountains. P
Then the sunlight moves across the mountains to the fields, P
and even dispels the darkness in the tall buildings in the city. P
The baby sunlight felt small and helpless beside the bright sunlight. P
Just then, the baby sunlight passed a rubbish heap. P
4-7-2 A Flower in Blossom II
"Baby Sunlight! Baby Sunlight!" P
A feeble voice said. P
"Who are you?" P
"I'm a cosmos seed. Could you please help me?" P
"Help you? How can I help you?" P
"You just need to hug me. P
Then I'll be able to blossom into a beautiful flower." P
The baby sunlight was hesitant at first, P
but then hugged the cosmos seed tightly. P
The rubbish heap smelled foul, but he put up with it and kept hugging the seed. P
As the season turned to fall, the cosmos seed bloomed into a gorgeous flower. P
"Thank you, baby sunlight!" said the cosmos, and smiled beautifully. P
The baby sunlight sat on its petals and smiled as well. P
4-7-3 Gorillas
Gorillas are big and hairy with dark fur. P
They have big, broad shoulders. P
Their arms are long and strong. P
Most gorillas live in Africa. P
They live in forests, mountains and rain forests. P
Gorillas do not eat animals. P
They are plant eaters. P
Gorillas live together in groups called troops. P
There is usually only one adult male. P
The adult male is the leader of the group. P
4-7-4 Rhinoceroses
Rhinoceroses are large four-legged animals. P
They have horns on top of their nose. P
Rhinoceroses have thick protective skin. P
Rhinoceroses have poor eyesight. P
They have good hearing and sense of smell. P
Rhinoceroses have three toes on each foot. P
Rhinoceroses can run quickly over short distances. P
All rhinoceroses eat plants. P
Rhinoceroses do not eat meat. P
4-7-6 Places At Home
I'm going to use the bathroom. P
Okay, I'll use it after you. P
Can you sit in the living room? P
Sure, I'll wait for you in the living room. P
The garage is so cold. P
That's okay. Only the car is here. P
Where's Julie? Is she sleeping? P
Yes, she's in her bedroom. P
What do your parents do on the weekend? P
They play golf on the weekend. P
What do you and your friends like to do on the weekend? P
We like to go dancing. P
What does she like to do? P
She likes listening to music. P
4-7-7 I'll Show You My House
I'll give you a tour of my house when you come over. P
Sure. Let's start in the kitchen. P
Okay. We'll start in the kitchen and move into the dining room. P
Are your dining and living rooms connected? P
No, but you can see the living room down the hall. P
What do you have upstairs, on the second floor? P
Just three bedrooms and a bathroom. P
I see, sounds like a really nice house! P
Why is the man scared? P
He is scared of flying. P
What is the lady doing? P
She is shopping at the mall. P
Where is the girl? P
She is at the beach. P
4-7-8 My Family
Is that me in the picture? P
Yes, that's you and your uncle. P
How is my aunt doing? P
She is fine. Soon, she will be able to walk. P
Are they brother and sister? P
No, the girl is his cousin. P
Where did you spend all of your money to? P
I've bought this tiny pair of shoes for my nephew. P
What are the guys doing? P
They are going to surf. P
What are the girls doing? P
They are ice skating. P
What is the guy doing? P
He is driving his car. P
4-7-9 Have I Become an Uncle?
How many uncles and aunts do I have, mom? P
I have two sisters, and your dad has just one brother. P
So, that means I have two aunts and one uncle! P
That's right. You also have nephews since your big sister gave birth to twin brothers. P
Then, have I become an uncle, too? P
Yes. You've become a young uncle to your baby nephews. P
What is the girl doing? P
She is cooking. P
What is the girl doing outside? P
She is flying a kite. P
Who is the girl calling? P
She is calling her father. P
4-7-11 Elephant
An elephant is a huge animal with gray skin and a long trunk. P
An elephant's trunk can be longer than a standing man. P
An elephant can use its trunk to grab high branches. P
An elephant can use its trunk to grab heavy objects. P
An elephant can use its trunk to eat. P
Elephants eat a lot of food each day. P
Elephants live in grasslands and feed on plants. P
Many elephants have two tusks. P
Tusks are elephant's long front teeth. P
Elephants are the largest animals that live on land. P
4-7-12 Chimpanzees
Chimpanzees are hairy with long arms and legs. P
They eat fruits, leaves, nuts and seeds. P
Chimpanzees can grab onto tree branches. P
They can swing through the trees. P
Chimpanzees spend a lot of time in trees. P
Chimpanzees live in groups. P
They help each other find food. P
Chimpanzees are similar to humans. P
They have thumbs to grab things like humans. P
They have round faces like humans. P
4-7-13 Zebras
Zebras are known for their black and white stripes. P
Zebras live in Africa. P
Zebras live together in herds. P
They eat tall grass. P
Lions hunt zebras. P
Zebras have to be very alert. P
When zebras see lions, they run and warn other zebras. P
Zebras are fast runners. P
Zebras are closely related to horses. P
4-7-14 Whales
Whales are marine mammals. P
All mammals breathe air. P
Whales breathe through a blowhole. P
Their blowholes are on top of their heads. P
Whales stick out their whole head from the water to breathe. P
Whales can take long, deep dives into the ocean. P
Whales are large and gentle creatures. P
There many different types of whales. P
Whales are the largest sea animals in the world. P
4-7-16 In Your Living Room
Your living room is so luxurious! P
This is the work of my grandmother. P
This TV looks very old. P
I know, but it still works! P
Why aren't you sitting on a sofa? P
I like it this way when I work. P
Wow, this is so comfortable. P
We should get a massage more often. P
What was the man doing? P
He was shaving. P
What is the weather like? P
It is raining. P
What game are the two men playing? P
They are bowling. P
4-7-17 So Comfortable!
Mom? Where are you? P
I'm here! In the living room! P
What were you doing? P
I was just watching TV, but there isn't anything interesting to watch. P
Wow, this sofa is so comfortable! P
Yeah, it is. I'm glad that we bought this on sale. P
What are the friends doing on the computer? P
They are chatting online. P
What are the girls doing? P
They are practicing ballet. P
Who is the man calling? P
The man is calling the boy. P
4-7-18 Small Talk
What country are you from? P
I'm from Belgium. P
Are you going away? P
Yes, we're going to travel for a month. P
Do you like your new job? P
I'm not sure yet, it's all so new to me. P
I wonder why this street is so empty. P
Yeah, there's usually a lot of traffic. P
What program is the man watching? P
He is watching a talk show. P
Why is the boy upset? P
He did bad on his test. P
What is the doctor doing? P
He is giving an injection. P
4-7-19 How Do You Like It Here?
How do you like it here? P
The States? I like it a lot. I love traveling. P
I'm glad to hear that. P
Yes, there's so much to see. P
What do you like the most? P
I like just walking around the streets. P
It sounds like you've seen everything, then. P
Not at all. Is there anywhere you can suggest for me to go? P
What is the man doing? P
He is donating blood. P
What is she doing before she sleeps? P
She is finishing her homework. P
Why couldn't she go to work today? P
She was feeling sick. P