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