5 Lesson 13 - Reading
I followed my mom to the local post office to fill out some paperwork. P
Each time we move, we need to notify the post office. P
This way, they can forward all our mail to our new address. P
The mailman comes to deliver our mail on a daily basis, except for Sundays. P
The only thing that gets delivered to our doorstep on Sunday is the Sunday newspapers. P
Every time I hear footsteps by our door, I rush out to see if it's the mailman. P
I've been waiting for my friends' letters all this time. P
They promised to send me the pictures that we took before I left. P
I'm so looking forward to those wacky pictures we took! P
5 Lesson 14 - Conversation
I don't know why but our mailbox was empty this morning. P
Of course! Today is President's Day. All offices are closed. P
Really? I had no idea. P
Yeah, the banks and the post offices are all closed in observation of this day. P
Oh, I see. I didn't know that it was a national holiday. P
Now you know! P
What can we do on day like today? P
We could go hiking today. P
That sounds like a great idea. P
Let's go! P
5 Lesson 15 - Reading
My dad and I went to the bank downtown to withdraw cash. P
He usually tells me to wait in the car while he withdraws money from the ATM machine, but he recently lost his card and had to replace it at the bank. P
I have no idea how my parents keep track of all the money they earn. P
I guess that's why there's a bank. P
My mom says that everything she buys with her bank ATM card or her checks gets paid for from the money she has in her bank account. P
Whoever invented this banking system is a genius! P
Imagine what would happen if we all had to store the money in our houses! P
Then nobody would be willing to leave the house. P
We'd always have to be on guard in case a thief should try to rob us! P
5 Lesson 16 -Conversation
I don't know what to do! I lost my wallet! P
Are you kidding? Oh no! How much did you have in it? P
Well, my parents gave me $20 yesterday and I had about $5 before then. P
That's too bad. You should have been more careful. P
I know. I don't know what I'm going to say to my parents. P
Don't worry. Maybe someone will turn it in. P
Should I go to the lost and found? P
Yes, it's near the school office. P
I hope they have it. P
I hope you find it. P
5 Lesson 17 - Reading
My mom and I went to a nearby theater to watch a movie. P
The movie just opened in all theaters today, so there was a long line when we arrived. P
We wanted to watch the 3'o clock show, but the tickets were all sold out! P
We had to wait one hour until the next showing at 4. P
My mom and I went to the concession stand to buy our buttered popcorn and a large cup of Coke. P
The movie wasn't as good as I had expected, but I enjoyed being out with my mom. P
Next time we go to the movies, I'll purchase the tickets online so that we don't have to wait in line for so long. P
My mom says that I shouldn't watch anything that's above the PG-13 rating, because those movies are inappropriate for children. P
I wonder when I'll be able to watch movies that adults all watch! P
5 Lesson 18 - Conversation
Let's go watch the movie this weekend. P
What movie? Is anything good out this week? P
I heard Spider Man is opening nationwide. P
Oh really? I can't wait to watch it! P
So you're going for sure? P
Yup, count me in. P
Okay, meet me at the movie theater around 4:30PM. P
Okay, I'll see you there. P
Don't be late. There's going to be a lot of people. P
I know. I'll arrive 30 minutes early. P
5 Lesson 19 - Reading
I went to the doctor's office with my dad to get vaccinated. P
The flu season is here so I had to get a flu shot. P
I tried not to go, but my dad said that I would suffer even more if I really catch the flu. P
Last year, I was sick for a whole week just because of stomach flu. P
I had to stay home for the entire week and drink lemon tea and take all sorts of prescription medications, including something called antibiotics. P
I'm not sure exactly what those antibiotics are but they made me get better a lot faster. P
The doctor told me that it's important for me to always wash my hands and brush my teeth at least 3 times a day. P
He says that good hygiene is the best way to not catch the flu this season. P
I better go wash my hands now! P
5 Lesson 20 - Conversation
I've been sick all day. I don't know why, but my throat really hurts. P
Maybe you caught the flu virus. P
But I got a flu shot a month ago! P
Flu shot doesn't guarantee that you won't get sick. P
Really? Now what am I supposed to do? P
Just go home and take a long nap. P
Good idea. P
Also, stop by the pharmacy and get some flu medicine. P
Yes, I will. Thanks. P
Hope you feel better. P
6 Lesson 1 - Reading
I went to the computer warehouse with my parents to buy a laptop computer. P
My parents are actually buying it for my brother, because he needs a personal computer during class. P
I guess college students really need laptops, because they take a lot of notes during class. P
It would be so cool if I could use a laptop at school to take notes. P
But laptops are not allowed in our school yet. P
We bought a fairly simple laptop for my brother. P
My mom didn't want to buy him a fancy one, because she only wants him to use it for educational purposes. P
My brother didn't sound too happy about that. P
Anyway, I think he's incredibly lucky for having a laptop of his own. P
Now he can bring it with him wherever he goes. That would be so convenient. P
6 Lesson 2 - Conversation
Hey! Where are you going? P
My parents are taking me with them to visit my brother at college. P
When are you leaving? P
We are packing the car tonight so that we can leave first thing in the morning. P
How long will it take you to get there? P
About five hours. P
That's a long time to sit in the car. P
I know, but I can watch the new DVD my parents bought me. P
Good, that will make time go by faster. But why are you going? P
My parents need to take my brother's new laptop to him. P
He's getting his own laptop? That is too cool! P
I guess you really need them when you get to college. P
6 Lesson 3 - Reading
Now that I think about it, there are a lot of things I can learn and enjoy through a computer. P
I can use it to play games, and I can also use it to read. P
There are countless numbers of texts I can read online, and there is no limit to the information I can gather by researching the web. P
All the grownups are always surprised to see that a kid like me can be so good with computers. But it's no big deal, really. P
Computers are very easy to use if you only know how. P
Besides, it's not the 1990's anymore. Almost every kid knows how to use a personal computer. P
I guess the world has really changed since my parents were kids. P
I can't imagine a life without my computer, but I'm going to make sure that I use it the right way! P
From now on, I'm really going to start studying with my computer. P
And who knows? Maybe then my parents will buy me a cool laptop of my own! P
6 Lesson 4 - Conversation
Wow. Is that a new laptop? P
Yeah. What do you think? My parents bought it for me yesterday. P
It is really cool. Is it your very own? P
Well yeah. I guess so. But it isn't just for playing games. P
It isn't? What else are you going to do? P
This laptop is really for my homework. P
Really? Do you get lots of computer work from school? P
Oh yes. I have computer work in almost every class now. P
I guess you have to type your essays? P
Sure. But that isn't all. Sometimes I have to do a web quest. P
What is a web quest? P
It is a kind of lesson that is online. P
That sounds like a fun way to learn. P
It is. P
6 Lesson 5 - Reading
Major League Baseball (or the MLB) holds a World Series tournament every season. P
My dad and I used to go to the New York Yankees games very often. P
That was before we had to move to Smalltown. P
Here, we don't have our own team, but we watch all of the games through television. P
There are nine innings in a game, and whichever team scores the most within those nine innings wins the game. P
Whenever a hitter hits a home run, all the fans stand up and cheer with joy. You can feel the entire stadium shake! P
Sometimes, when a player hits a home run, the bat can even break! P
From the sidelines, I tried to catch some of the foul balls, but somebody always got to them before I did. P
When I go back to the Yankee stadium, I'm going to catch a ball for sure! P
I wish that I could be with those players in the dugout. It must be so exciting! P
6 Lesson 6 - Conversation
This is the best time of the year! P
Why do you like the fall so much? P
I like to watch the World Series. What else would it be? P
Oh, that's a relief. I thought you suddenly became attached to school. P
Have you ever been to a game in person? P
Yes, being at the game in person makes all the difference. P
When did you go to a game? P
My dad and I used to go together sometimes when we lived in the city. P
Is it better in person? P
It is the most exciting thing in the world. The sights and sounds of the game make you feel like you are part of what is happening. P
I would like to experience that sometime. P
Maybe we can go together next time we go to the city. P
6 Lesson 7 - Reading
Yesterday, my mom bought me a series of books about the legendary Greek heroes and heroines. P
I started to read volume I, and it was much more fun than I thought. P
It was about the Trojan War and how the cunning Odysseus made it into Troy without getting caught. P
Odysseus, one of the Greek heroes, built a huge horse out of wood and left it on the Trojan beach. P
The Trojans, thinking that this horse was a gift from the defeated Greeks, brought it into the castle. P
But inside this gigantic horse, Odysseus and his soldiers were waiting for a chance to attack! P
When all the Trojan soldiers were sleeping, Odysseus and his men attacked the village and conquered Troy. P
I felt bad for the Trojans because they lost their homes to the Greeks, but I couldn't help admire Odysseus' wit. P
Because of Odysseus' plan, the Greeks were able to conquer Troy. P
I guess you really have to be smart to win battles, too. P
6 Lesson 8 - Conversation
What's up? P
Oh hello. Am I late? P
Yeah... I've been waiting for you for an hour. P
I am sorry. I got caught up in my reading. P
Wow... It must be good! What is it? P
My mom bought me this series of books about the Greek heroes, and they are really good. P
Really? What kind of stuff happens? P
Well, there is so much. There are wars and giants and great heroes like Odysseus. P
I saw the movie Hercules. It sounds like the stories are sort of alike. P
I think they are. P
That would be exciting reading. Can you lend me some of those books? P
Sure. Then you will have something to do while you wait for me! P
Very funny. Where should I start? P
Let's go see! P