4-1-1 Birds I
There are many different types of birds. P
Some live in rainforests. P
Others live in deserts. P
There are birds who hunt prey. P
They eat small insects and seeds. P
Birds come in different sizes. P
Ostriches are the biggest birds. P
A hummingbird is the smallest bird. P
Birds are different in many ways. P
4-1-2 Birds II
Birds have two wings and two legs. P
They are the only animals with feathers. P
Their feathers come in many different colors. P
Feathers allow birds to fly. P
Birds need wings to fly. P
A bird's wings are its arms. P
They flap their wings to fly. P
Flapping gives a bird the power to fly. P
4-1-3 Giving Tree I
There was a tree. P
There was a young boy. P
Each day the boy played on the tree's branches and picked its fruit to eat. P
He played hide-and-seek with it, and sometimes took naps in its shade. P
The boy loved the tree. The tree was happy. P
The boy became a young man and made new friends to play with. P
Sometimes the tree was very lonely. P
Time passed, and the boy became an adult. P
4-1-4 Giving Tree II
One day he came and cut down the tree, leaving only the stump. P
Still, the tree was happy. P
The boy became an elderly man and visited the tree again. P
The tree said, "I have nothing left to give you. I'm only a stump now." P
"I don't need anything," said the old man. P
"I just want a place to sit and rest quietly." P
"An old stump is best for sitting down and resting," said the tree. P
"Come. Come and sit on me." P
The old man did. The tree was very happy. P
4-1-6 Greetings I
How are you? P
I am fine, and you? P
Can you introduce us? P
Sure. Phillip, this is Michelle; Michelle, this is Phillip. P
Good morning! What's new? P
Good morning! Nothing is new. What is new with you? P
Hey, long time no see! P
It's good to see you. P
What is he doing? P
He is baking cookies. P
What is the grandma doing? P
She is reading the newspaper P
What are they doing? P
They are painting. P
4-1-7 Greetings II
Good morning, Chris! P
Good morning, Emily. How are you? P
I'm good, thanks. P
Anna, this is Emily. P
Hi, Emily. How are you? P
Hello. I'm fine, thanks. And you? P
Good, thank you. P
What is the boy doing? P
He is writing a letter. P
What is the family doing? P
They are cooking. P
What is she doing? P
She is knitting. P
4-1-8 Manners I
Pardon me? P
I said, this food is spicy. P
Sorry, is this your cell phone? P
No, it's Mike's. P
May I borrow a pen? P
Sure, use this one. P
Excuse me, do you have the time? P
Sorry, I forgot my watch today. P
What is he doing? P
He is ironing his shirt. P
What is he doing? P
He is composing music. P
What is she doing? P
She is watching TV. P
4-1-9 Manners II
Excuse me? P
Yes, miss? P
May I please use your pen? P
Pardon me? P
May I use your pen, please? P
Sure, here you are. P
Thank you very much. P
You're welcome. P
What is the boy doing? P
He is swimming. P
What is she doing? P
She is studying math. P
What are they doing? P
They are exercising. P
4-1-11 Ostrich
Some birds can't fly. P
One bird that can't fly is the ostrich. P
The ostrich is too heavy. P
It is the biggest bird. P
It also lays the largest eggs. P
The ostrich has a long neck and legs. P
It can run very fast. P
The feathers of the ostrich are black. P
The ostrich lives in Africa. P
4-1-12 Hummingbird
This is a hummingbird. P
Hummingbirds can hover. P
They hover to stay in one place. P
Hummingbirds drink nectar. P
Nectar is found in special flowers. P
Hummingbirds find flowers with nectar. P
They use their long bills to reach nectar. P
Hummingbirds like red, orange and yellow flowers. P
4-1-14 Migratory Birds
Many birds migrate every year. P
Migratory birds travel to another place. P
Birds migrate in search of food. P
They migrate to find warmer places to live. P
Birds fly long distances when they migrate. P
Birds migrate in groups. P
They return to the same place each year. P
Birds migrate twice a year. P
4-1-16 Introduction I
I'm moving closer to my office. P
That's a good idea. P
May I ask you a question? P
Of course, go ahead. P
How long is your vacation? P
It's ten days long. P
Here's my business card. P
Thank you. Take one of mine too. P
What are they doing? P
They are playing a board game. P
What is the grandma doing? P
She is reading a book. P
What are the father and son doing? P
They are playing baseball. P
4-1-17 Introduction II
Hello, my name is Robert Choi. P
Hi, Robert. Where are you from? P
I'm from Korea. P
What are you doing here? P
I moved here with my family. P
I see. P
We've been here for two months. P
It's nice to meet you. P
Here, take my card. P
What is he doing? P
He is singing. P
What is she doing? P
She is swimming. P
What are they doing? P
They are ice skating. P
4-1-18 Manners III
Can you help me, please? P
Sure, with what? P
Would you like some gum? P
No, but thanks for offering. P
I got you a small gift. P
Wow, thanks. Can I open it? P
These mints are good. P
They are very strong. P
What is the man doing? P
He is dancing. P
What is the lady doing? P
She is typing. P
What are they doing? P
They are acting. P
4-1-19 Manners IV
Do you want some gum? P
Yes, please. P
Here you are. P
Thank you. P
You're welcome. How about you, Emily? P
Oh, no thanks. I have mints. P
Okay. P
Thanks anyway. P
What is the grandmother doing? P
She is driving. P
What is the boy doing? P
He is playing baseball. P
What is the boy doing? P
He is cooking. P