4-10-1 The Mushroom's Laugh I
One day, an ant went on a journey, and soon, it began to rain. P
The ant tried to save himself from being washed away by holding onto a blade of grass. P
It looked like a safe place for him to hide from the rain. P
Then he saw a snail, just sitting outside in the rain. P
The ant was envious of the snail. P
At that moment, a mushroom called out to the ant from afar: P
"Hey ant, you should come over here and hide from the rain." P
The ant went and sat under the mushroom. P
The mushroom was like a big umbrella blocking the rain. P
4-10-2 The Mushroom's Laugh II
"Thank you. My body is so light that it gets washed away with just a little bit of rain. P
I wish I had a home on my back like the snail." P
The mushroom, comforted the ant and said, P
"Ant, don't be so envious of the snail. P
Everyone has something that others may be envious of." P
Though the ant knew that the mushroom was trying to comfort him, P
he didn't feel any better and still felt envious of the snail. P
A few days later, the ant visited the mushroom with its family. P
4-10-3 The Mushroom's Laugh III
The bright sunlight blinded the ants, so the mushroom shaded them. P
The ant family brought a picnic and ate it with the mushroom. P
Then, the snail, sweating a great deal, came towards them. P
The ant, knowing that the snail was very tired, offered some water to the snail. P
"Ant, thank you. You must be very happy that your body is so light. P
It's difficult for me to carry around this heavy house on my back." P
"Really? I was envious of you, but you envy me, too!" P
And everyone laughed together. P
4-10-4 Mail
People bring mail to the post office. P
The post office collects the mail and then delivers it. P
People buy stamps at the post office. P
The stamps pay for the mail in order for it to be delivered. P
Mailmen and mailwomen work at the post office. P
They carry the mail to homes and offices. P
Many people depend on the mail being delivered. P
Because the mail holds important messages or items. P
4-10-6 Trying It On
What do you think? Does it fit me? P
Try it on in a dressing room. P
Did you buy a new sweater? You look warm. P
My mom knitted it for me. P
How much is it for this blouse? P
It's just $15. P
I think I gained weight. I can't fit myself in these jeans! P
You look the same. Maybe it shrank after you washed. P
What is he doing? P
He is taking his clothes off. P
What is he doing? P
He is making breakfast. P
What is he doing? P
He is cleaning the living room. P
4-10-7 Shopping
Hi, how are you? Can I help you with anything? P
Not right now, thanks. I'm just browsing. P
Okay, take your time. Let me know if you need anything. P
Actually, I'd like to try these three tops and two pairs of jeans, please. P
A sweater, two blouses, and two jeans? Okay, go ahead. There are the fitting rooms. P
What do you think? I love the way this blouse fits! Does it come in any other colors? P
The blouse fits very well. It comes in black and red. But, those jeans look too big for you. P
Bring the red for me. And for the jeans, can I try one size down? P
What is she doing? P
She is washing the dishes. P
What is she doing? P
She is feeding her baby. P
What is he doing? P
He is feeding his cat. P
4-10-8 Having Fun
Knitting has been my hobby for 5 years now. P
Then can you knit a sweater for me? P
Did you have fun dabbling in water? P
Of course, I enjoyed it so much! P
What's your plan for today? P
I'm going to paint the rest of my wall. P
How do you and your little sister play at home? P
We like to dance together. P
What is she watching? P
She is watching drama. P
What is he listening to? P
He is listening to the radio. P
What is the group of friends playing? P
They are playing cards. P
4-10-9 Hobby
What's your hobby? P
These days, I dabble in photography as a hobby. P
So did you take these pictures on the wall? P
Some of them are my work. P
I see, I've once had an interest in painting. P
Really? Then what's your new interest? P
I'm starting to have an interest in dancing. P
Dancing? That's cool! P
What sport are they playing? P
They are playing basketball. P
What instrument is she playing? P
She is playing the guitar. P
What is the weather like? P
The weather is cloudy. P
4-10-11 Library
Librarians work in libraries. P
Libraries contain many thousands of books. P
Librarians help people find the book that they are looking for. P
You can sit down and read a book at the library. P
But in the library people have to be very quiet. P
The library has to be quiet because it helps people to read. P
You can borrow a book at the library. P
Borrowing a book allows people to take a book home. P
People have to return the books that they borrowed. P
4-10-12 A Neighborhood
A neighborhood is a community of people. P
A neighborhood contains many different homes. P
There are many different types of people in a neighborhood. P
Neighborhoods have schools for children. P
Neighborhoods have supermarkets where people can buy food. P
Neighborhoods have police stations that protect the people. P
Neighborhoods have libraries where people can borrow books. P
Neighborhoods also have fire stations that protect people and their houses from fires. P
The person in charge of a neighborhood is called a mayor. P
4-10-13 A Bank
In every neighborhood there is a bank. P
People bring the money into the bank in order to save. P
A bank is a safe place to store money. P
Banks store money in a big safe. P
Police officers help the bank to protect itself from criminals. P
Businesses borrow money from banks. P
Money is important for people and businesses. P
People trade money for products or services. P
4-10-14 Doctors
Doctors and nurses work at hospitals. P
People come to the hospital when they need to see a doctor or nurse. P
Hospitals are very important. P
When people are sick or hurt, the doctor is there to help. P
Doctors examine people to find out what is wrong with them. P
Then the doctors can prescribe a medicine to cure a sick person. P
People take the medicine and they get better. P
You can also go for a check-up so that you don't get sick. P
4-10-16 Weekend Plans
What do you do on weekends? P
I spend my day shopping at the mall. P
Did you buy the dress that you're wearing right now? P
No, I got this as a birthday present. P
What color do you often use when you paint? P
I like green, so I use it the most. P
What color of lemon tastes sweeter? P
The yellow one tastes better. P
What is the weather like? P
The weather is foggy. P
What is the weather like? P
The weather is windy. P
What is the weather like? P
The weather is drizzling. P
4-10-17 Biggest Mall
Wow, this place is so big! P
I know. It's the biggest mall in town. P
Hey, look! That's the dress I've been talking about. P
It's pretty. But I think the color doesn't suit you. P
You think so? P
Yeah, I think you look best with bright colors. P
What store is this boy at? P
He is at the barber shop. P
What is the boy buying at this store? P
He is buying a book. P
What does this store sell? P
This store sells donuts. P
4-10-18 Things To Do
Where do you take your yoga classes? P
At the gym, they're free with membership. P
Where are you running off to? P
I need to bring my car to the mechanics shop. P
Have you been to the new amusement park? P
No, I haven't yet. Have you had a chance to go? P
Do you need anything from the grocery store? P
Are you going? I'll go with you. P
Where does this man get his medicine? P
He gets his medicine at the pharmacy. P
Where is this man checking into? P
He is checking into the hotel. P
Where is this boy borrowing his books? P
He is borrowing the books from the library. P
4-10-19 Going Out
So what do you want to do? P
I just want to go to the mall. P
Do you need to buy some clothes? P
No, shoes. But, what do you want to do? P
I'd like to go to the gym, I need to workout. P
Hmm. So let's meet up after. Maybe we can go to a restaurant? P
Sure, then we'll go to a dessert shop! P
But, what about your workout? P
Where is this man taking a rest? P
He is taking a rest at the motel. P
Where is this man listening to music? P
He is listening to music at the music store. P
Where is this man walking his dog? P
He is walking his dog in the park. P