3-3-1 The Stone I

Yesterday on the way home from school, P

my friend Kevin made fun of me by calling me a "fat pig." P

I was upset with him for making fun of me for being fat. P

So I hit Kevin with my fist. P

After I hit him, I yelled, "Don't call me a fat pig!" P

Kevin was angry now too, and yelled, "Fat pig!" again. P

When Kevin called me fat again, I hit him again, P

but this time I hit him harder and made him fall down. P

Kevin started to cry loudly. P

Suddenly, I was very nervous. P

'What if someone saw what I had done?' P

3-3-2 The Stone II

I looked around. There was no one on the street. P

I ran home just as if I had been running away from something scary. P

I was still worried when I got home. P

I started to regret hitting Kevin. P

I wished that I had talked to him first instead of hitting him. I hoped he wasn't hurt too much. P

The sight of Kevin crying and falling to the ground kept coming to mind over and over again. P

I was so sorry that I hadn't stopped myself from hitting Kevin. P

"Should I call him to apologize?" P

I told my mother about it, and she said I should apologize right away. P

'But to be fair, it wasn't my fault that he made fun of me. P

Why should I be the one to apologize first?' P

But my mother's words kept coming back into my thoughts while I was studying, and I couldn't stop them. P

3-3-3 The Stone III

But I finally realized that what was most important was to apologize. P

It didn't matter who did it first. P

So I mustered up the courage to talk to Kevin during a break at school. P

I didn't know what to say, so I said, P

"Give me the stone." P

Kevin looked at me warily. P

"I just wanted to say sorry about yesterday. I hurt you, didn't I?" P

Kevin replied, "Yeah. Just a little though." P

"I'm so sorry! I never meant to hurt you! I promise never to hit you again." P

"No! I made fun of you first." P

"I'll keep this stone. I will look at it, and it will remind me never to fight with a friend again." P

3-3-4 Ceramics

Ceramics is art done with clay. P

The word "ceramics" comes from the Greek word "keramos", meaning "potter's clay". P

The ceramic artist uses clay to make pots, bowls, cups and vases. P

The clay is molded into a shape and then baked in a special oven. P

After the item cools off, the artist paints it. P

Ceramic art is sold at art fairs or studios. P

The art they make is useful because people can use the items to eat or drink with or as a piece of art. P

Many ceramic artists use a potter's wheel to make the pots and vases. P

Native Americans made things from clay to use in their daily lives. P

3-3-6 Personal Goods

Why are you taking so long on grooming? P

If I don't comb my hair enough, I will look like a lion. P

Excuse me, where is the hair dye section? P

It's right next to the detergent and soap section. P

I need to buy some new sharp blades for my razor. P

Don't buy them. I've got some extra at home. P

Sometimes I cut myself with a razor while I'm shaving. P

I think you look great even with a moustache. P

How is the man traveling? P

He is traveling on a cruise. P

Why is the lady so happy? P

She got a raise on her check. P

How are they traveling to their destination? P

They are traveling in a hot air balloon. P

3-3-7 Ordering Food

Hello, we are now serving dinner. What would you like to eat? P

What are the choices? P

We have chicken or beef. P

I would like chicken. P

What would you like to drink? P

I would like to drink orange juice. P

Would you care for some bread? P

Yes, thank you. P

Please enjoy your meal. P

3-3-8 Personal Grooming

Do we have everything? Or is there anything else you need from here? P

Yes, I need to go to the personal grooming department. P

Oh, should I stay here? Do you need something private? P

No, I'm running low on shampoo and conditioner. Maybe I'll get some hair dye, too. P

That reminds me, I need blades for my razor, and some shaving cream. P

Okay, are you done after that? I'm ready to go anytime. P

Are you sure about that? Not forgetting anything? P

Oh! The soccer equipment! P

What is the celebrity riding in? P

He is riding in a limousine. P

What are they learning? P

They are learning about first aid. P

Where did the man get stuck? P

He got stuck in the elevator. P

3-3-9 Finding the Terminal

Where do I board my flight? P

You need to find the correct terminal. P

How do I know which terminal to look for? P

Your terminal location is on your ticket. P

My terminal is C and gate number is 15. P

You can follow the signs above. P

Is this where my departure is? P

Yes. P

3-3-11 Sketches

Sketches are drawings done with pencils. P

Sketches are done in black and white colors. P

Most artists sketch sample drawing before working on a final version. P

A sketch is used to preview a finished product. P

Some artists sketch buildings, people or fruit. P

Some artists sketch flowers. P

An artist can sketch anything they want to. P

Many artists ask a model to pose so that they can sketch them. P

Sometimes you can see artists on the beach. P

They like to sketch nature. P

Sometimes they sketch the ocean or the mountains. P

3-3-12 Photography

Photographers can be artists. P

Photographers can take pictures that look like work of art. P

Famous photographers sell pictures for quite a bit of money. P

Photographers can shoot pictures of models, nature or things they see that represent life. P

Photographers shoot black and white or color photos. P

In the past pictures were developed in a darkroom with chemicals. P

Now, most photographers use digital cameras to take pictures. P

With digital cameras, photos can be easily printed with a computer and printer. P

You need a good camera to take the very best pictures. P

A beautiful photo is a work of art. P

3-3-13 Watercolor Art

Watercolor is a type of painting that uses a paint brush, watercolors and a canvas. P

These paintings done with watercolors have a soft, romantic feel to them. P

The colors are not very dark. P

Children learn to paint with watercolors but many artists choose this form of art to specialize in. P

Scenery like mountains or the oceans or the sky can look very beautiful when painted with watercolor. P

Some artists choose watercolor paint for some paintings and acrylic paint for other paintings. P

Art is something that makes people enjoy their time painting and relax. P

Watercolor is one of the kinds of art that makes people happy. P

3-3-14 Mosaic

Mosaic is a form of art done with many small pieces of colored items. P

When an artist wants to make a mosaic they think of an image they want to make. P

The artist finds many small pieces of items in the colors they need P

and then arranges the small pieces of colored items on a canvas P

and glues the arrangement to create an image. P

3-3-16 Grocery

Do you want some cereal? P

No thanks. Buttered toast is enough for me. P

Frozen dinner is convenient when I feel lazy to cook. P

But I think they are not delicious as much as the fresh food. P

This grocery sure is rich in farm produce. P

They are also cheaper. P

I have all the ingredients to make cookies but I don't have any baking supplies. P

No excuse. You can still make something without them. P

What is the lady pointing to? P

She is pointing to her presentation. P

What are the workers doing? P

They are taking inventory. P

What are the couples deciding to do tonight? P

They are deciding to go bowling tonight. P

3-3-17 Delayed Flight

Why has my flight been delayed? P

We are experiencing delays because of the weather. P

Are any planes allowed to take off? P

No, the wind is too strong for any planes to take off. P

When will the flight depart? P

We are estimating this flight to start boarding 30 minutes late. P

Please let me know if there is any update. P

We will give an update as soon as it's available. P

Will you let everyone know through the intercom? P

Yes, we will. P

3-3-18 Buying Groceries

Let's pick up some groceries while we're here. P

Okay, sure. Do you have this week's flyer, to see what's on sale? P

Yeah, I got one when we first came in. The frozen dinners are on sale! P

Really? Those are good as a snack every so often. P

I need some vegetables too. Is there a produce section? P

Yes, they do, it's by the bakery. Over there, see it? P

I see it. Okay, I'll grab some veggie quickly. Will you be here? P

Find me in the section with cereals and baking supplies. P

What does she like to do in her free time? P

She likes to ride her bicycle. P

What does she like to do when she goes on vacation? P

She likes to go kayaking. P

What do the children like to do at home? P

They like to play Monopoly. P

3-3-19 Immigration

Hello, welcome to China. P

Thank you. P

May I see your passport? P

Here is my passport. P

What is the purpose of your visit, business or pleasure? P

I'm here for business. P

What is the purpose of your business? P

I'm here to meet a client to sell my art work. P

How long will you be staying? P

I plan on staying in China for two weeks. P

Enjoy your stay. P

Thank you. P

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