3-1 Lesson 1-14-2
I left my home in New York City last month and went to live in Siberia. P
My family didn't agree with my decision. P
They did not like the idea of me going to a third world country. P
It can get dangerous, but I'll be fine. P
I'm sure nothing will happen to me. P
My family pays too much attention to the news. P
Sometimes, my new country is better. P
My car broke down and my co worker gave me a lift. Hospitality is prevalent here. P
I know I live by myself, but I never feel alone here. P
My neighbors always invite me over for lunch and dinner. I really like the people here. P
I found a man that I really like and we are thinking about starting a family. P
This town is giving me a chance to experience a new atmosphere. P
3-2 Lesson 1-14-3
I moved out of my house in San Diego and relocated to Croatia. P
My friends thought I was crazy. P
They feared for my safety and health. P
It may not be as safe as in the states, but I can take care of myself. P
There will be nothing to worry about. P
I think television has corrupted their minds and instilled fear in them. P
I like my new home more than my old home. P
I didn't have any telephone reception and my neighbor let me use his phone. P
When I sleep at night, I know that my neighborhood is watching over me. P
My neighbors invite me on camping trips and other expeditions. I wish people were like this when I was growing up. P
I met a wonderful man and would like to raise some kids. P
This place is giving me a challenge to experience a new environment. P
3-3 Lesson 1-15-1
Basketball requires great athletic ability, height, and swiftness. P
It was invented in America around 1891. P
The earliest games were played at the local YMCA gymnasiums. P
The sport was catching on in popularity. P
Colleges were the first to incorporate the sport. P
The sport caught on with women too. P
Soon the high schools caught on as well. P
In 1946, the national basketball league was created. P
It spread internationally. P
America dominated the sport in the early days. P
Being very tall is an advantage in basketball. P
Long arms are also a plus in this sport. P
This will always be popular. P
3-4 Lesson 1-15-2
Basketball is a fast paced game and one must be in great shape to play. P
Dr James Nesmith invented this great sport. P
It spread like wildfire. P
The NCAA was the first to incorporate the sport into their systems. P
Female colleges also took up the sport using slightly different rules. P
It also spread to the high schools. P
The first professional sports league started during the mid forties. P
Soon the Olympics incorporated this sport. P
Team USA would crush their opponents in the beginning of international play. P
If you're over six feet tall, you are a suitable height to be a professional player. P
Being able to jump high is also a fantastic skill for this sport. P
Basketball is a very well-known activity. P
Americans love this sport. P
3-5 Lesson 1-15-3
Basketball is a fast paced game that requires great athletic ability, height, and swiftness. P
The sport was invented by Dr James Nesmith. P
It is one of America’s best sports and when the season comes, it receives an enthusiastic welcome. P
Numerous colleges are famous because of this sport and it became one of their trademarks. P
Regardless of age or gender, everyone enjoys watching and rooting for their favorite teams. P
It became popular rapidly. P
The Federal Corporation has been established and soon emerged as an International Federation. P
The United States was a dominant contender and a favorite in many early international competitions. P
The majority of the teams are made up of players that are big, tall and tough. P
Basketball is an admired sport in the world. P
The taller a player is, the better they may play in the game. P
Many basketball players are as popular as movie stars. P
They have their fans. P
It is a great sport for everyone to enjoy. P
3-6 Lesson 1-16-1
Food is one of the necessary requirements of a human being's survival. P
There are so many different types and kinds of food. P
Food is different in different cultures, religions, regions, and also by an individual's own preference. P
In regions of Asia and Africa rice is a main dish. P
America produces meat and dairy products. P
India is famous for tea and curry. P
England is well known for English teas and muffins. P
Tamales are popular in Mexico. P
Americans are known as meat lovers. P
People in the U.S. love to do outdoor barbeque parties, and the hotdog and hamburger are traditional dishes. P
Bacon is one of the typical things that Americans have on their breakfast plates. P
3-7 Lesson 1-16-2
Everybody eats. One usually eats in the morning, afternoon, and in the evening. P
Some people don't follow that routine and just eat whenever they are hungry. P
It doesn't matter what schedule one takes part in, one still needs to eat. P
There are a variety of foods in the world. P
In the United States, people tend to consume a lot of bread and meat. Asia brings in the shrimp. P
Israel has flat bread and pita bread. The Koreans have kimchi. P
Canadians have salmon. American people eat burgers and hot dogs. P
Americans love their porterhouse and rib eye steaks. P
Some people cook their steaks well done. P
No food can beat a burger, though. A well-done piece of meat between two buns and a slice of cheese is the way to go. P
3-8 Lesson 1-16-3
You absorb nutrients from the food you eat. There are three main meals people usually eat everyday. P
Some people eat small portions six to eight times a day and refer to them as meals. P
Differences in culture have led to an abundance of different kinds of food. P
In Europe, breads and pasta dominate the dishes. The Russians are lovers of king crabs. P
Italy has spaghetti and meat balls. The Mexicans have tacos. P
China has the duck. Meat is basically what Americans love. P
New York steak and T-bone steak are taken from parts of the cow. P
There is a percentage of people that prefer their steak to be bloody and rare. P
Grilling meat patties is just as perfect as it gets. Americans love their burgers. The hotdog is as treasured as the burger. P
The hotdog is usually served in a bun with onions, relish, mustard, and ketchup. Americans love pork too! P
Bacon is usually served at breakfast along with eggs, sausages and hash browns. P
3-9 Lesson 1-17-1
I visited New Zealand during my winter vacation. P
It was summer there. P
The country was gentle and romantic. I felt relaxed and peaceful. P
The sky was shining and clear. P
Every part of the country was covered with green. P
The birds were singing and flying in the air. The lambs made a sweet melody with their gentle bleating. P
People responded to me gently and gave me a sweet smile as a greeting. P
It was a place where I could relax. P
If I have another opportunity, I will visit this country again. P
3-10 Lesson 1-17-2
I visited New Zealand during the winter vacation to take a rest. P
The weather was awesome. P
I had peaceful thoughts while I was there. P
The cloud looked like waves in the ocean and appeared very gentle. P
Every part of the country had some hills covered with green. P
Birds were singing while flying in the air, and the lamb's soft cries were very calming. P
People from the town gave me sweet smiles and greetings. P
It was one of the places I really wanted to visit. P
If I have a chance, I would like to revisit this land. P
3-11 Lesson 1-17-3
I took a trip to Australia during winter vacation. P
The weather condition and the climate were pleasant. P
It was a great time to relax and be away from my old life for a few days. P
The countryside was full of living things, including trees and animals. P
The landscape was very natural and serene. P
Animals jumped and hopped around in nature, and one could hear the sounds of a woodpecker pecking at a tree trunk. P
People from my neighborhood welcomed me and invited me to their luncheon. P
I remembe the trip fondly, and I want to go again. P
If I have time to take another trip, I will not hesitate to go there. P
3-12 Lesson 1-18-1
There are various courses of study that are offered in college. P
If you're excellent at math, you can choose that as your path of study. P
If you love to read books and interpret them, you may choose literature or journalism as you direction. P
College is a place where you are able to develop your innate abilities to find your career. P
You may discover your preferred career from your education field, and also from socialization interactions. P
3-13 Lesson 1-18-2
There are many different fields of study at a university. P
If you love traveling, international relations might be the major for you. P
If you like building things, engineering maybe what you will want. P
There is more to explore in college than just academics. P
You should continue doing your hobbies, and the activities you've always enjoyed. P
3-14 Lesson 1-18-3
Education is a necessary step in achieving your goals. P
Colleges and universities offer many different options from which students may choose their field of interest. P
Everyone can have their own specialty and area of expertise. Academics is a fundamental step for students. P
Besides the academic aspects of university, the students also learn to cope with their peers and other groups. P
Socializing within new groups is also an important issue that all students need to be comfortable with. P
3-15 Lesson 1-19-1
Everyone wants to have vacation time from work. P
Heavy work loads and duties make workers demand time for vacation. P
The vacation term varies between weeks and months. P
People have their own ways of spending their valuable vacation time. P
Some individuals travel to other countries and enjoy tourism. P
Some people stay at home to nurture their children and have family time. P
Some people save up their vacation time and utilize it to make up their missed hours of work. P
Some want to make more profit for their organization, so they work during their vacation. P
Some people spend valuable time with family and peers. P
During the vacation, they can recognize the importance of family and friends. P
Vacationing together builds the unity of relationships. P
There are some reasons why workers want and need vacations. P
3-16 Lesson 1-19-2
Everyone likes to take a break once in a while. P
People become stressed periodically and need time to relax. P
A small portion of people spend their break at home because they just want to sleep in and relax. P
Some employees utilize this time to do even more work to get ahead or to make up for lost time. P
Many go away from their home to enjoy vacations. P
People travel to different countries overseas. Some people take airplanes to get to destinations overseas and across the country. P
People travel all over to learn about new cultures, countries, and global diversity. P
Everyone doesn't spend thousands of dollars for a luxurious vacation. P
Some people want to spend time with their families. P
Spending quality time with family is healthy. It helps keep the family together. P
One can understand why more and more workers want vacations. P
3-17 Lesson 1-19-3
Everybody wants to take some time off of work and do something else for a period of time. P
Companies offer these breaks as an incentive for the employee to work harder. P
Many people like to take at least a week off. P
It could be stress, injury, or fatigue that has them situated at home during their free time. P
Some people work at home during the break. It can be used for telecommuting or just for doing chores around the home. P
Most people engage in outdoor activities on their breaks. There are people that travel within their own state. P
A small portion take the train or go cruising to their desired locations. P
But everyone will not spend a large amount of money to feast on wine and escargots in France. P
For many, vacation is a time to enjoy with the family, and go to the beach. P
Precious memories and delightful moments are all priceless when shared with the family on a vacation. P
So, if you're a kid, make great use of the time you have now, P
3-18 Lesson 1-20-1
Hey, Susan. Are you okay? You sound sick. P
Hello, John! I got into a car accident yesterday. P
Are you going to see a doctor? P
Not yet. Can you recommend a good doctor for me? P
Of course. Just walk straight down this road until you pass Fifth Avenue. P
I should pass Fifth Avenue? P
Yeah, and then make a right. P
After two blocks turn right again and from there you should be able to see a pet store. P
What's the name of the shop? P
I think it's called Jonny's Pet and Supplies. The hospital is across the street. P
Be careful not to get it mixed up with the hospital on the corner. The nurses there are not so kind. P
Okay. Thank you so much for your help. P
3-19 Lesson 1-20-2
Hello, Joanna! What's up? You look really tired. P
Hi! I have a headache. I think I have a cold. P
Don't you need to see the doctor? P
I should. Do you know a good doctor you could recommend? P
Yeah. The hospital is just a block before Fourth Avenue. P
A block before Fourth Street? P
Yeah. Then make a left and keep walking and take a right. There will be a hair salon to your right. P
What is the name of the hair salon? P
I believe the store is called Sessions Hair Salon. The hospital should be across the street in the middle of the block. P
Thanks a bunch! P
3-20 Lesson 1-20-3
Hello, Jimmy. Is there something wrong? P
Hey, Sue! I couldn't go to sleep last night because I coughed so much. P
Have you been to the doctor yet? P
No. Do you know the nearest hospital? P
Yeah, sure. All you need to do is walk a block past Third Avenue. P
Just keep going after fifth? P
Yes. After that take a left turn and take a right after three blocks. There should be a Coffee house on your right. P
What's the name of the Coffee house? P
The store is called Peet's Coffee. I think you'll need to cross the street to get to the hospital. P
Thanks! P