3-11-1 Old Green House I
In my neighborhood, our mailman is named Andrew, and I like him a lot. P
Everyone in the neighborhood likes him too, because he is always so nice to everyone. P
He is always happy and always delivers the mail with a big smile. P
One day, when Andrew had parked his motorcycle, he saw me staring at it and asked, P
"Do you want to sit on it?" P
Excitedly, I quickly responded, "Yes, please!" P
He lifted me up high and sat me down on the motorcycle. P
I asked him if we could go for a ride, but he said, "Umm, not right now. Maybe next time." P
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Impatiently, I asked, "When?" P
And he responded, "When a certain letter is delivered to the old lady at the old green house." P
"Really? Do you promise?" P
We hooked pinkies together and made a pinky promise. P
I hoped that the letter would come quickly so that I could finally ride on Andrew's motorcycle. P
A few days later, when I was playing soccer with my friends on the street, I spotted Andrew. P
But Andrew didn't seem to be his usual happy self. P
"Andrew, are you sick?" P
"No, I'm not. I'm just sorry for the old lady in the green house. P
"Did you give a letter to the old lady today?" P
"Umm, not yet…" P
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"From who is she expecting this letter?" P
"She is expecting a letter from her youngest son who is serving in the army." P
And with a sad face, Andrew went back to work. P
Andrew and I waited and waited for the old lady's letter, but it would not come. P
"How come the old lady's son hasn't sent a letter yet? P
It's his fault that I can't get a ride on your motorcycle!" P
Another week passed. P
As usual, Andrew delivered the mail, calling out with his happy voice. P
But whenever I talked about the old lady, Andrew would become depressed. P
"Hey, Andrew. Did you give the old lady her letter yet? P
"No, not yet. She was waiting for me at her front gate today, too." P
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And I realized that I really didn't want to ride Andrew's motorcycle as much as I wanted the old lady to finally get a letter from her son. P
Mother's Day was coming up, so I wrote a letter to my own mother and put it in the mailbox. P
A few days later, on the way home from school, I saw a new mailman delivering the mail. P
"Excuse me, sir. Where is Andrew today?" P
"Oh, he went to his hometown to visit his mother, but he should be back tomorrow." P
3-11-6 Having a Look
Can you show me the X-ray of my teeth? P
Sure. Look, your teeth are very healthy! P
Did you have a look at the specials on the menu outside? P
Yes, I did. I'll have a chicken salad sandwich, please. P
Have you ever seen a mother duck with her babies? P
Yes, it's nice to watch the babies follow their mother. P
Can you see that lady lead the elephant over there? P
Maybe the elephant doesn't know its way home! P
How are the two workers going to work? P
They are going to work taking the subway. P
What did the people by the bus stop forget to take? P
They forgot to bring their umbrellas. P
What happened on the street? P
The two men got into a car accident. P
3-11-7 Prix Fixe Menu
What is your prix fixe menu? P
It is a set five course meal of the chef's favorite dishes. P
What is the chef serving today? P
First, you start off with a cheese platter and a spinach salad. Second, you will enjoy a potato soup. P
That sounds delicious. P
That is followed by thin slices of steak as your appetizer. P
That sounds delicious. P
Then comes a pesto pasta as your entree. Lastly, you will finish with ice cream for dessert. P
That sounds delicious. I will go with the prix fixe. P
How would you like your steak cooked? P
Medium rare please. P
Anything to drink? P
Iced tea please. P
I will bring the food shortly. P
3-11-8 Reserved Dinner
Hello, I'm with the McGregor party. P
Yes, I see your reservation. The table is being set now. P
The table isn't ready? How long is the wait? P
There, it's ready. Follow me, I'll show you to your seat. P
Oh, good. Lead the way! P
Here's your table. Can I start you with anything to drink? P
I'll wait for my party to arrive. But I'll have some water for now. P
Sure. Please take a look at the menu while you are waiting. P
What is the boy doing? P
He is about to sit down on his chair. P
Are the students working together or working alone? P
They are working alone. P
What is she doing? P
She is about to wash her face. P
3-11-9 Bad Food
Excuse me, could you take back this steak I ordered? P
Is there something wrong with your steak? P
Yes. The steak is overcooked. P
I am sorry. I will return it to the kitchen. P
Thank you. P
Is there anything else you need? P
Yes. I would like to get a refill on my drink. P
I will bring you another iced tea. P
Thank you. P
3-11-11 Old Green House V
The next day at school, I heard that the old lady had received a letter. P
On my way home, I kept looking for Andrew, but he wasn't working again. P
The other mailman was taking his place again, so I asked him if the old lady had received a letter. P
He responded, "Ah! The old lady in the old green house? P
Yes, she did. In fact, she received three letters." P
"Three letters?" P
"Yes. And I heard one of them even had a photo in it for her. P
She was very happy with her letters." P
Ah! Finally the old lady's youngest son had sent her a letter! P
And finally I can get a ride on Andrew's motorcycle! P
The next day Andrew came back as our mailman and I finally got to ride on his motorcycle. P
3-11-12 China
China is the second largest country in the world. P
China has a very big population. P
Shanghai is the largest city with over nine million people. P
Each family in China is only allowed to have one child. P
This is because they do not want too many people in the country. P
This is because the government doesn't want the country to become overpopulated. P
The Chinese invented four great things for the world. P
They are paper, printing, the compass, and gunpowder. P
The Chinese people are very healthy and they drink a lot of tea. P
It's part of their daily routine. P
The country of China is very beautiful. P
The martial art called "kung fu" was created in China. P
3-11-13 USA
The United States of America is a very rich country. P
The United States is divided into 50 states and the capital is in Washington DC. P
Many people moved to the United States because they wanted religious freedom and a chance to get a better job. P
The United States is known as a land of opportunity. P
The United States created the Internet and sent many people to outer space. P
Americans love to watch and play sports. P
The most popular sports are basketball, football, and baseball. P
They have some of the best players in the world. P
Barack Obama is the 44th president and the first black president. P
There are beautiful mountains, beaches and lakes in the United States. P
3-11-14 India
The country of India has almost as many people as China. P
India is known for its wonderful spices and good food. P
Many of the dishes are made with curry. P
Many Indian foods are really spicy and flavorful. P
India is the second biggest country in the world. P
Most of the country is really poor but there are some rich families. P
The Indians make many movies known as Bollywood movies. P
Many families don't have clean water or a proper toilet. P
Because of the bad weather, the country doesn't produce very many crops. P
Some Indians are vegetarians and only eat vegetables. P
India's national sport is field hockey. P
Indians make beautiful fabrics and jewelry. P
3-11-16 Opinions For Food
The steak tastes different when it's grilled, doesn't it? P
Yes, the grilling gives the steak more flavor. P
Is there something that I can help you with? P
Yes, I asked for my steak rare. Not raw! P
What toppings do you usually put on your baked potatoes? P
Everything. Butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon, and chives! P
I love having salad in the summer. It's refreshing. P
I don't like salad very much. It's too healthy. P
Where is this man getting his pictures developed? P
He is getting the pictures developed at the photo shop. P
Are the students working together or working alone? P
They are working together. P
How does the boy look? P
He is a gentleman. He is helping the girl by carrying her books. P
3-11-17 Leftover
Are you still working on your meal? P
No. I'm finished. P
Would you like a to-go box? P
Yes. I would like a to-go box. P
Did you want extra bread, too? P
No, just the steak and pasta on my plate. P
I will put it into separate boxes. P
How long will the leftovers be good for? P
It should be eaten within the next two days. P
Can I heat it up in the microwave? P
Yes, but be sure to take it out of the box and place it onto a plate before heating. P
3-11-18 How's Your Food?
How's your food? Do you like it? P
My food is great. The steak is very tender. P
They make the best steak here. I come here very often. P
Really? This is my first. How's your steak? It looks delicious. P
It's really good, only, I was hoping it would be a little more rare. P
You normally eat your steak rare? P
Yeah, but that's okay, it still tastes good. Aren't those potatoes tasty? P
They're really good. How do you think they made them? P
Where is the boy? P
He is on the baseball field. He is about to play baseball. P
What is the lady doing? P
She is washing her clothes using the washing machine. P
What is the boy holding? P
The boy is holding a basket full of fruits to give to his friend. P