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

4-1-13 Owls

Owls prey on small birds. P

Prey are small animals. P

Owls also eat mice and squirrels P

Most owls hunt at night. P

They hide on top of trees. P

Owls have special feathers. P

It allows them to fly quietly. P

Owls have strong feet. P

Owls make hoot sounds to communicate. 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

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