4-9-1 The Sun and the Moon I
One day, the sun and the moon met and told stories to each other about the village where they lived. P
"Everything in the village is so lively and beautiful, P
and everyone works so hard, don't you think?" the sun said. P
"Even all the plants burst with colors and look so pretty." P
Confused by what the sun said, the moon responded, "No, they're not. P
All the plants shine silver, and the only thing the people do is sleep." P
The sun then asked, "People are sleeping? No, they're not. P
They are always busy working!" P
Neither of them realized that they see different things. P
So the sun couldn't understand what the moon was saying, P
nor did the moon understand what the sun was saying. P
4-9-2 The Sun and the Moon II
Not being able to come up with an answer, P
they decided to ask Grandfather Cloud. P
After hearing the stories from both the moon and the sun, P
Grandfather Cloud laughed, "Ha ha ha!" P
"You are both right! P
It's just that there is another world that each of you don't know about." P
Baffled the sun asked, "What do you mean?" P
"The problem here is that the sun tells the moon what it's like during the day, P
and the moon tells the sun what it's like during the night." P
Both the moon and the sun did not realize that more than one person can be right about the same thing. P
Grandfather Cloud then explained to both the sun and the moon that just because one's thoughts are correct, P
does not mean that the other thoughts are wrong. P
Realizing this, both the sun and the moon bowed to each other and accepted the truth of the other's words. P
4-9-3 The Clownfish
The clownfish is a type of fish that lives in salt water. P
The clownfish likes to live near the coral reefs. P
The color of the clownfish is typically a very bright orange. P
And they have three white stripes. P
They also have thin black lines around their white stripes. P
The clownfish gets its name from its bright colors. P
The clownfish is a very active fish. P
It moves around a lot. P
There is a movie about a clownfish called, "Finding Nemo". P
4-9-4 Turtles
Turtles that swim in the ocean are known as sea turtles. P
Sea turtles are large, air-breathing reptiles. P
They are good swimmers. P
Sea turtles can hold their breath for a very long time. P
Sea turtles are almost always under the water. P
Sea turtles come in many different sizes, shapes and colors. P
Sea turtles live for a very long time. P
Sea turtles are one of the Earth's oldest animals. P
4-9-6 Electronics
I think this machine is broken. P
Did you remember to plug it in? P
I always carry a calculator when I go shopping. P
I carry one whenever I go away. P
Do you know anything about laptops? P
Not really, but maybe I can help you out. P
Have you seen the remote? P
Yeah, it's on the coffee table. P
What happened to his grade? P
He did bad on his test. P
Why was the student so upset? P
He didn't do his homework. P
What was wrong with the milk? P
The milk was spoiled. P
4-9-7 Mobile Device
Ben, what is this? P
It's a calculator. P
Really? It looks like a cell phone. P
Yeah. Take a look at this side. P
Oh, there's an alarm clock on it too! P
My brother has a new home entertainment system. P
I'd like to see that. What's in it? P
Everything. TV, DVD player, and a full stereo system. P
What is the problem of the copy machine? P
It is out of paper. P
What are the couples looking at? P
They are looking at their photo album. P
What is the boy doing to his sister? P
He is picking on his sister. P
4-9-8 Height I
Wearing high-heeled shoes is not good for your waist. P
I know, I am trying to wear them a little less often. P
Let's measure your height. P
Have I grown a little taller? P
Is this skirt too short? P
I don't think that's the right outfit for hiking. P
Tell me about your husband. P
Oh, he is just an average man. P
What is the couple doing? P
They are about to order dinner. P
How many scoops of ice cream did the children get? P
They got two scoops of ice cream. P
What are both students wearing on their face? P
They are wearing glasses. P
4-9-9 Height II
Did you wear high-heeled shoes? P
No, why? P
You are very tall. I thought you wore high-heeled shoes. P
Everyone tells me that I'm tall, but actually I'm not that tall. P
Really? How tall are you? P
I'm just 168cm. P
I think that's tall enough for the woman's height! P
I don't agree with you. I want to be at least 173cm! P
What type of exercise are the women doing? P
They are running. P
Why are they so nervous? P
They have a test tomorrow. P
What is he doing on the computer? P
He is writing his paper. P
4-9-11 Teachers
Teachers work at school. P
Students go to school to learn. P
All students must listen to the teacher. P
Students learn to read and write at school. P
Teachers teach among other things math, science and history. P
Teachers give homework to their students. P
Students do their homework at home. P
Learning is very important for students. P
4-9-12 Police
Police officers are very brave. P
They help people by enforcing laws. P
Police officers prevent crime. P
They catch criminals. P
Criminals are people who are breaking the law. P
Police officers work hard chasing criminals. P
Most police officers wear uniforms. P
They must be healthy, strong and honest. P
Police officers have to be ready to work at all times. P
4-9-13 Firefighters
Firefighters help to protect people and property. P
Firefighters put out fires. P
Flames and smoke can burn or kill people. P
Fighting fire is dangerous work. P
It takes organization and teamwork. P
Firefighters have to save people who are trapped in burning buildings. P
They treat people who are hurt or ill. P
When the alarm sounds, the firefighters must respond very rapidly. P
Firefighters live in fire stations. P
4-9-14 A Supermarket
A supermarket is a grocery store. P
A supermarket or grocery store sells food. P
The bakery offers fresh bread. P
The produce section offers fresh fruit. P
The dairy section offers milk and cheese. P
The meat section offers beef, pork or chicken. P
When you go shopping you can put all your items into a shopping cart. P
Shopping carts help people carry many items at once. P
4-9-16 The Building
This mall looks huge! P
It has over ten stories. P
Finally, Mr. Brandon's store has opened. P
I heard that he was sick lately. P
What is it that they are building? P
This construction is for an apartment. P
What is it? Can I just pass by? P
No! Stop. There has been an accident in this construction site. P
What is the girl doing on her desk? P
She is reading a book. P
What is the student doing? P
He is raising his hand. P
What is the girl doing? P
She is doing her homework. P
4-9-17 Grand Opening
Hey, Rudy, did you hear? They opened up a new mall in Richmond. P
Really? When did it open? P
Over the weekend. Do you want to check it out? P
Sure, I have nothing else to do. P
Great. Do you know where it is? P
Yeah, I drove by the construction site a few times. I didn't know they opened already. P
I know, these construction crews are so fast now. P
And the building looks huge. It must have over 300 stores. P
What is the girl doing? P
She is taking notes. P
What is the girl painting? P
She is painting a picture of the world. P
What kind of book is the boy looking at? P
He is looking at the dictionary. P
4-9-18 Flea Market
Did you get a look around at the products yet? P
Not yet, this flea market is so huge! P
May I pay with a credit card? P
Yes, you can. P
I bought this necklace at a good bargain. P
Really? How much was it? P
Is the department having a sale for something? P
They are having a 50% discount on summer products. P
What is the boy doing? P
He is turning on the light. P
What is the boy doing? P
He is turning off the light. P
What is the boy doing? P
He is brushing his teeth. P
4-9-19 Shopping
Today I need to buy some T-shirts and a pair of jeans. P
Alright, where do you want to shop? P
How about a flea market at the central park? P
That's not a bad idea. P
I think it's the best place to shop when you don't have enough money. P
Yeah, and products are not bad either. P
What is the boy doing? P
He is putting clothes on. P
What is she doing? P
She is brushing her hair. P
What is she doing? P
She is making her bed. P