3-10-1 Magic Cask I
Once upon a time, there was a poor farmer in a village. P
The farmer worked very hard and was able to buy a piece of land from a greedy, rich man. P
The farmer was only able to buy the land because no one else wanted it, P
and the greedy rich man sold it to him very cheaply, just to be rid of it. P
No one wanted this land because there were too many rocks on it, P
and it would be too hard to farm. P
But the farmer wasn’t afraid of hard work, P
and he woke up early each morning to dig up the rocks so that he could farm the land. P
One day, while the farmer was digging, his hoe hit something hard that wasn’t a rock. P
When the farmer dug deeper, he found a large cask. P
Even though the cask had been buried and he had hit it with his hoe, P
it didn’t have a single scratch on it. P
After the day's work was done, the farmer put his hoe inside the cask and brought it home. P
The next day, the farmer reached inside the cask to get the hoe. P
But when he did, he found a second hoe inside the cask. P
3-10-2 Magic Cask II
The farmer took the hoe out of the cask. P
Now he had two hoes that were each identical. P
"Wow! This must be a magic cask!" P
The farmer wanted to test the cask's magic, and pulled a coin out of his pocket. P
He put the coin in the cask and waited. P
When he reached in for the coin, sure enough, he found a second coin in the cask with the first. P
Realizing what the cask could do, the farmer kept putting more coins in it, P
and in no time the farmer was very rich. P
The story of the farmer's good fortune soon spread throughout the village, P
until even the greedy, rich man heard it. P
As soon as he heard the story, the greedy, rich man hurried over to pay the farmer a visit. P
3-10-3 Magic Cask III
"Hello, Farmer. Would you mind telling me where you found your new magic cask there?" P
"I dug it out of my field." P
"Well, I'm sorry to say that I sold you the field only, and not the cask. P
You'll have to give me back my cask at once." P
"I can't do that. It belongs to me." P
The farmer and the rich man argued and argued, P
and neither of them could convince the other that the cask was his. P
So they decided the only thing to do was to go to the local magistrate and let him decide who's cask it was. P
But when the magistrate heard that the cask was magic, P
he wanted the cask for himself. P
"Should neighbors who used to live so peacefully together fight over such a measly cask? P
The cask will be kept here so that the two of you can live peacefully once more. P
Is this not a wise decision?" P
3-10-4 Magic Cask IV
This was not what the farmer and the rich man had expected, P
but as it was now in the hands of the magistrate, P
they could do nothing but return home, empty handed. P
But instead of keeping the cask at the office as he had promised, P
the magistrate stole the cask and took it home. P
That night, the magistrate's father came out into the main hall and stumbled across the magic cask. P
"What is this? A new cask? Let me see if there is anything good to eat inside it." P
The father bent over the cask, lost his balance, and fell right in! P
"Dear me! Come and help me!" P
3-10-6 In Line
Kids are holding each other's hand and walking in a line. P
Yeah, in this way they won't get lost. P
Excuse me, where can I buy tickets for the concert? P
Just walk left and you will see the ticket vendor. P
It feels weird that we are the only persons in this big theatre. P
I told you to expect the unexpected for our anniversary. P
Are these documents urgent? P
Yes! I'm in a rush to fax all those documents. P
What is the man hanging? P
He is hanging up his portrait. P
What is the lady doing to the Christmas tree? P
She is taking down the Christmas decorations. P
Why are they so cold? P
The building heater won't work. P
3-10-7 Making a Reservation
Would you like to make a reservation? P
Yes, I would like to make a reservation for four people. P
What time would you like to eat dinner? P
I would like to make a reservation for 7 PM. P
7 PM is available. Would you like to sit inside or outside on the terrace? P
I prefer the outside terrace with a nice view. P
What is your last name? P
My last name is Roberts. P
Mr. Roberts, you are confirmed for four people at 7 PM. P
Where is your restaurant located? P
It is across the street from the subway exit 5A. P
Thank you. P
3-10-8 Movie Theatre
Wow! Look at this line-up. P
Yeah, it's so long. It's a good thing we aren't in a rush. P
It looks like we're going to be here for a long time. P
Isn't there an express ticket line? P
No, that's only at the newer theatres. This one is pretty old. P
It feels like we've been here forever, and we're only halfway. P
This movie theatre gets really busy on the weekends. P
Yeah, I hope our theatre isn't too crowded. P
Why is the man so upset at his wife? P
The videos weren't returned back to the video store. P
Why were the workers upset? P
One of the workers got injured. P
Why was the mother so upset? P
Her son didn't put away his toys. P
3-10-9 Dress Code
Is there a dress code at the restaurant? P
Yes. Men have to wear a jacket and a tie. P
What about for women? P
Women have to wear a dress. P
Can I borrow a jacket if I don't have one? P
Yes. We have jackets to loan. P
Are all restaurants in New York like this? P
No, just the fancier ones. P
Are children welcome? P
Yes, and the same dress code applies to children as well. P
3-10-11 Magic Cask V
When he heard his father's calls for help, the magistrate came running into the main hall. P
He reached in and helped his father out of the cask. P
But after he did, he heard a second father inside the cask calling for help. P
"What are you waiting for? Get me out of here now!" P
He rescued his second father, but the shouting continued because there was another father still inside the cask. P
In no time, the magistrate had pulled ten fathers from the cask. P
And still, there were more fathers waiting to be rescued from the cask. P
Soon, the room was filled with hundreds of fathers, each one insisting that he was the REAL father! P
3-10-12 Italians
Italy is a part of Western Europe. P
If you look at Italy on a map you see that is shaped like a boot. P
It's one of the oldest countries in the world and has a lot of history. P
In Rome, the capital, there are many old buildings. P
The Coliseum is a historic building that's in Rome. P
Italians make good food. P
Italians created many of the most popular dishes that we like to eat today like pizza and pasta. P
Many Italians have come to the United States. P
In New York, there is a place called "Little Italy" because there are so many Italians. P
Italy is also known for their fast cars. P
Italian-Americans have been featured in many movies like "The Godfather" and "Rocky". P
3-10-13 French
France is a large country in Western Europe. P
It's one of the most famous tourist spots in the world. P
The biggest city in France is Paris, and people come to Paris to see the Eiffel Tower and visit the Louvre Museum. P
The French make bread that is crusty and delicious. P
They also make a wonderful French onion soup that has bread and melted cheese on it. P
They do cook wonderful food. P
They enjoy drinking coffee and eating good pastries. P
French fashion is beautiful and the countryside in France is lovely. P
The French people love good food and some of the best restaurants in the world are in France. P
3-10-14 Russians
Russia is the largest country in the world. P
Over the years, Russia has seen many wars. P
Because of all the wars, lots of the old buildings have been destroyed. P
Pollution is a big problem because of all the factories in the area. P
The country is very cold. P
Many of the foods are stews and soups to help the people keep warm. P
In Russia, they eat a lot of potatoes because that is one of the few vegetables that grow in the cold weather. P
Russians were the first people to launch a spaceship and Yuri Gagarin was the first man to be in space. P
Russia's national sport is hockey. P
They have one of the best teams and they have won many Olympic gold medals. P
3-10-16 At Work
Can you stop by my place after work? P
Okay, I will. I'm going to hang up the phone now. P
You seem to be enjoying something. Share with me! P
I'm just watching at my old school performance. P
Does this mirror really reflect the way I look right now? I don't believe it. P
It's just that you've been stressed out lately. Relax a bit. P
Leave me alone! I have to get back to work. P
Give a break. You deserve some fun. P
Why was she cold? P
The air conditioner was on all day. P
Why was the boy happy? P
He got her phone number. P
Why was she so confused? P
The problem was very difficult. P
3-10-17 Kid Friendly
Hello, Pete's Cafe. Can I help you? P
Hello, is this restaurant kid friendly? P
Yes. Lots of families bring their kids here. P
Is there a play area for the kids? P
No. I'm sorry. We don't have a play area. P
Do you have a kid's menu? P
Yes. We have a kid's menu with smaller portions. P
Are there any special discounts for kids? P
Children under the age of eight eat for free. P
Thank you. I will see you tonight. P
3-10-18 Call Me
Look at the time, it's already 7 pm! I should eat some dinner. P
Yeah, we've been on the phone for a while. I had a lot of fun catching up with you. P
Me, too. It was really nice talking to you, reflecting on the good old times. P
We really should do this more often. Don't be a stranger, okay? P
Ha ha. Sure, I'll make sure to call more regularly. Maybe next time we can meet up! P
Hopefully, I'd like that too. For now, I'll let you go. Enjoy your supper. P
Thanks, you too. I'll talk to you soon. Bye! P
Bye, Clara. Talk to you soon. P
How is the boy greeting the man? P
He is greeting him by shaking his hand. P
What is the lady recovering from? P
She is recovering from the flu. P
Who is the teacher calling on? P
The teacher is calling on the male student. P
3-10-19 Ordering
May I take your drink order? P
Yes, I would like a soda. P
Have you had enough time to look at the menu? P
What would you recommend? P
I would recommend the roasted chicken with potatoes. P
Is it possible to substitute a different side dish with the roasted chicken? P
Yes, our mashed potatoes are a popular side dish. P
Great, I will have that. P
Do you prefer the dark or white meat for the chicken? P
White meat please. P
Would you like any other sides? P
Is there an additional charge? P
Yes, there is. P
No, thank you. That will be all. P