Anh Van Giao Tiep Bien Hoa

Bien Hoa English Center
Contents
1. First Snow Fall 49. Vegetables 96. My Dad
2. Jessica's First Day of School 50. Pets 97. My Mother
3. My Flower Garden 51. Parties 98. A Surprise
4. Going Camping 52. Grocery Shopping 99. Rhyming Words
5. My House 53. Differences 100. Homework
6. My First Pet 54. The Restaurant 101. Opposites
7. Jennifer the Firefighter 55. Traffic 102. The Smart Paperboy
8. Mark's Big Game 56. Music (1) 103. Niagara Falls
9. The Easter Egg Hunt 57. Who, What, Where and 104. The Library
10. Joe's First Car Why? 105. When I Grow Up
11. Summer Vacation 58. Which Direction? 106. Favorite Colors
12. Cleaning Up Leaves 59. The Office 107. Making Friends
13. Susan's Wedding Day 60. Money 108. Getting Old
14. Remembrance Day 61. Manners 109. Time
15. Halloween Night 62. The Two Sexes 110. Amy
16. Christmas Eve 63. Me 111. Memories
17. Thanksgiving 64. My Cat 112. Roommate Wanted
18. Learning How to Drive 65. Music (2) 113. Places to Live
19. Housework 66. Spring 114. The Bathroom
20. Working Outside 67. The Birthday Party 115. The Bedroom
21. Daily Schedule 68. My Classroom 116. The Alphabet
22. Meals 69. Vacation 117. Numbers (1)
23. Seasons 70. My House (1) 118. Numbers (2)
24. Weather 71. My Family 119. Money
25. House 72. Winter 120. Phone Number
26. School 73. Autumn 121. Clock time
27. Subjects 74. Summer 122. Days of the week
28. International Students 75. The Doctor 123. U.S.A. and Canadian Cities
29. Interests and Hobbies 76. The Dentist 124. World Cities
30. Movies 77. The School Play 125. Continents and Seas
31. Flowers 78. Emotions 126. Colors
32. The Shopping Mall 79. My First Job 127. Shapes
33. Travel 80. The Lie 128. Most common first Names
34. The Farm 81. Hobbies 129. Zoo Animals
35. Transportation (1) 82. Christmas 130. Wild Animals
36. Holidays 83. Garden 131. Domestic animals
37. Diseases 84. The Pet Store 132. Fish
38. Jobs 85. My First Day of School 133. Sect
39. My Body 86. Transportation (2) 134. Food
40. Clothing 87. Television 135. The body
41. Colors 88. My Country 136. Clothes
42. Wild Animals 89. Food 137. Relatives
43. Months 90. The Zoo 138. Time Of Day
44. Days of the Week 91. The Museum 139. Meals
45. Describing Things 92. The Police 140. An Evening Out
46. Fruit 93. Pretending 141. Clothing
47. Bugs 94. A Baby 142. Tools
48. The Kitchen 95. A Wedding
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Article #1 First Snow Fall I have a flower garden.
Today is November 26th. My garden is in front of my house.
It snowed all day today. My neighbor has a garden too.
The snow is beautiful. My garden has different types of flowers.
The snow finally stopped. I have roses in my garden.
My sister and I are excited. I have tulips in my garden.
My Mom doesn't like the snow. I have petunias in my garden.
My Mom has to shovel the drive way. My garden has different colors.
My sister and I get to play. I plant red flowers.
I put on my hat and mittens. I plant orange flowers.
My Mom puts on my scarf. I plant blue flowers.
My Mom zippers my jacket. I plant purple flowers.
My sister puts on her hat and mittens. I take care of my garden.
My Mom puts on her scarf. I water my garden every day.
My Mom zippers her jacket. I kill the weeds in my garden.
My sister and I go outside. I kill insects that eat my flowers.
We begin to make a snow man. I love my beautiful garden.
My Mom starts to shovel the snow. --------------------------------------------------------------------
My sister and I make snow angels. Article #4 Going Camping
My sister and I throw snowballs. The Bright family went camping on the weekend.
It starts to snow again. The Bright family went to Silent Lake.
We go inside for hot chocolate. The Bright family left on Friday.
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Article #2 Jessica's First Day of School The Bright family brought a big tent.
Today is Jessica's first day of kindergarten. They brought a lot of food.
Jessica and her parents walk to school. They brought insect repellant.
Jessica's Mom walks with her to her classroom. The Bright family had a campfire on Friday.
Jessica meets her teacher. They roasted marshmallows.
His name is Mr. Parker. They sang campfire songs.
The school bell rings at 8.45 A.M.. On Saturday they went canoeing.
Jessica hugs and kisses her Mom goodbye. On Saturday they went fishing.
Jessica's Mom says "I love you." On Saturday they went swimming.
At 9.00 A.M., Jessica stands for the National anthem. They went hiking on Sunday.
Mr. Parker calls out children's names. The Bright family saw many birds.
Each child yells back "Here." They saw blue jays.
Mr. Parker teaches them about letters. They saw hummingbirds.
Mr. Parker teaches them about numbers. The Bright family saw many animals.
At 10:15 A.M. the students have recess. They saw a raccoon.
Recess is fun. They saw a squirrel.
The students get to play and eat. But they didn't see a bear.
At 10:30 A.M. the students go to gym class. The Bright family had a fun vacation.
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classroom. Article #5 My House
Mr. Parker tells the students to sit on the carpet. I live in a house.
Mr. Parker reads the students a story. My house is small.
Mr. Parker teaches the students a song. My house has two bedrooms.
The lunch bell rings. My Mom and Dad sleep in one bedroom.
Jessica's first day of school is over. My sister and I share the other bedroom.
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Article #3 My Flower Garden My Mom and Dad cook dinner there every night.
My name is Anne. My house has a living room.

My family watches television there every night. Jennifer is happy being a wife.
My house has a big bathroom. Jennifer is happy being a mother.
My house has a lot of closets. -----------------------------------------------------------------
My house has a basement. Article #8 Mark's Big Game
My Dad has a workshop in the basement. Mark's favorite sport is hockey.
My Dad makes wood furniture. He is 15 years old.
My house does not have a second floor. Mark practices three times a week.
My house has a garage. Practices are two hours long.
My house has a big backyard. Mark plays one game a week.
My backyard has a maple tree. Mark is a good hockey player.
My backyard has a swimming pool. He plays on Friday nights.
My backyard has a vegetable garden. Friday night hockey games are popular.
My family likes our house. Mark's family watches him play.
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Article #6 My First Pet There are always many fans.
My name is Sarah. Tonight is the big game.
I am 14 years old. Coaches are coming to watch Mark play.
I have a pet cat. Mark wants to play in the National Hockey League.
My cat's name is Milo. Mark wants to make a lot of money.
My cat is black and white. It is very hard to play in the NHL.
Milo's paws are white. Mark's parents want him to go to college.
Milo's body is black. They want him to have an education.
She is very cute. They want Mark to be successful.
Milo's fur is very soft. They want Mark to be happy.
Milo was a very small kitten. -------------------------------------------------------------------
Milo is a very big cat. Article #9 The Easter Egg Hunt
Milo cannot have kittens. Samantha is going to an Easter egg hunt.
She is fixed. Tracey is going to an Easter egg hunt.
Milo likes to eat. The Easter egg hunt is at Sydney's house.
Milo likes to play outside It is going to be fun.
Milo likes to hunt for birds. Sydney's mom hid chocolate eggs.
Milo likes to hunt for mice. Sydney's mom hid chocolate bunnies.
She likes her ears scratched. Everybody is here.
Milo likes to sit in my lap. Everybody has an Easter basket.
Milo likes to sleep on my bed. The Easter egg hunt can start.
Milo is a good pet. Everybody must close their eyes.
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Article #7 Jennifer the Firefighter Samantha finds an Easter egg.
Jennifer Smith is a firefighter. The Easter egg is behind a table.
She is one of the first female firefighters. She puts it in her basket.
Jennifer works hard every day. Tracey finds a chocolate Easter bunny.
Jennifer exercises every day. It's under the couch.
She lifts weights. Tracey puts in her basket.
She wants her muscles to be very strong. Sydney finds a chocolate Easter bunny too.
She saves people's lives every day. It's in front of the television.
She is very strong. She puts in her basket.
Jennifer is married. Everybody finds lots of chocolate.
Her husband is a school teacher. Everybody shares their chocolate.
Jennifer's husband is proud of her. Samantha, Tracey, and Sydney love Easter.
Jennifer is a mother. ------------------------------------------------------------
She has two daughters. Article #10 Joe's First Car
Jennifer's daughters are proud of her too. Joe is 18 years old.
Jennifer is happy being a firefighter. Joe works at McDonald's.

Joe saves all his money. Joe's dad tells him to keep saving his money.
Joe has $2500.00 in the bank. Joe wants this car a lot.
He wants to buy a sports car. Joe asks his dad to help him.
Joe starts to look for a new car. Joe and his dad make a deal.
Joe looks in the newspaper. Joe's dad will lend him the money.
Joe looks in magazines. Joe must work hard.
Joe finds a car he likes. He must pay the money back to his dad.
Joe goes to see the car with his dad. Joe is very happy.
He really likes it. Joe owns his first car.
Joe doesn't have enough money.
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Article #11 Summer Vacation We make a big mess.
Today is the last day of school. Our parents don't mind.
It is summer vacation. Our parents fill our coats with leaves.
Grace is very excited. We look really big.
This summer will be fun. Everyone laughs.
Grace is going to visit her Grandparents. Play time is over.
They have a cottage. Back to work.
The cottage is on Lake Erie. ----------------------------------------------------
It is a lot of fun. Article #13 Susan's Wedding Day
Grace is going to swim. Susan is getting married.
She is going to play board games. Her fiances name is Michael.
She is going to talk with her grandparents. They are in love.
Grace is going to have fun. They are getting married today.
Grace is going to a summer camp. Susan wakes up early.
She will sleep in a cabin. She is getting her hair done.
She will make lots of new friends. Susan is having her make up done too.
Grace will learn campfire songs. Susan looks beautiful.
Camp will be fun. She puts on her white wedding dress.
Grace is going to Cape Cod with her parents. She puts on her veil.
We are going for two weeks. Susan needs something blue.
We are going to drive. Her garter is blue.
Grace will see the ocean. Susan needs something old.
Cape Cod will be beautiful. Her grandmother's ring is old.
Summer vacation is fun. Susan needs something borrowed.
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Article #12 Cleaning Up Leaves Susan needs something new.
The leaves are changing colors. Her shoes and dress are new.
I see red maple leaves. Susan needs a penny for her shoe.
I see orange maple leaves. It will bring her good luck.
I see yellow maple leaves. Susan is ready to get married.
The leaves are beautiful. ----------------------------------------------------
It is starting to get cold. Article #14 Remembrance Day
The wind is strong. My grandfather fought in World War II.
Winter is coming. My grandmother was a nurse in World War II.
The leaves fall off the trees. Today is November 11th.
On Saturday we will clean them up. Today is Remembrance Day.
The whole family helps. Today we celebrate soldiers.
My Dad gets the rake. Everyone wears a poppy.
My Mom gets the garbage bags. Poppies are red flowers.
My brother and I help too. Poppies remind me of my grandparents.
We gather leaves with our hands. Poppies remind me of their sacrifice.
We make a big pile. At 11:00 AM there are two minutes of silence.

People remember their friends and family. They leave milk and cookies for Santa.
People recite the poem "In Flanders Field." Ben opens one present.
It is a sad poem. Melissa opens one present.
It helps us remember. They go to sleep.
Today we wish for peace in the world. Ben and Melissa wake up early.
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Article #15 Halloween Night There are a lot of presents under our tree.
Halloween is fun. They wake up their Mom and Dad.
My mom buys candy. Ben and Melissa open their presents.
My Mom buys potato chips. They love our presents.
My Mom buys chocolate bars. Everyone cleans up the wrapping paper.
It is for the trick or treat. It is time for breakfast.
My Mom buys me a costume. ----------------------------------------------------
It is a ghost costume. Article #17 Thanksgiving
I am going to be scary. We are having Thanksgiving at our house.
My sister is going to dress up as a princess. My whole family is coming.
She will have a wand. My parents bought a turkey.
She will have a crown. It weighs 30 pounds.
She will look beautiful. It takes a long time to cook.
My Dad buys a pumpkin. My Mom wakes up early to cook the turkey.
It is going to be a Jack Lantern. I clean the house with my Dad.
We draw a face on the pumpkin. The house smells good.
We carve the face with a knife. We help Mom in the kitchen.
Our Jack Lantern looks funny. I peel potatoes and carrots.
We go trick or treating. My Dad makes pumpkin pies.
We knock on the neighbors door. My Mom cooks squash.
We say, "trick or treat." I help my Mom make stuffing.
Our neighbors give us candy. I mix the bread and spices.
We say thanks. We make good stuffing.
We go to many houses. It goes inside the turkey.
We go home. We put on nice clothes.
Our parents check our candy. I set the table.
It's safe. My Dad carves the turkey.
We eat lots of candy. My Mom makes the gravy.
We don't feel very good. Our relatives arrive.
We go to bed. We say "thank you" for all we have.
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Article #16 Christmas Eve It is a good Thanksgiving.
Ben and Melissa are getting ready for Christmas. ----------------------------------------------------
Ben and Melissa's house has lots of lights on the roof. Article #18 Learning How to Drive
The lights are many colors. Amy is 16 years old.
Inside they listen to Christmas music. She lives in a small town.
Ben and Melissa drink eggnog. Amy is learning how to drive.
Eggnog tastes good. Amy's dad is giving her lessons.
Ben and Melissa hang stockings on the fireplace. Amy's dad's name is Howard.
They string popcorn. Amy has had three lessons.
Ben and Melissa put the popcorn string on the Christmas Amy and her dad argue during the lessons.
tree. Amy's mom is giving her driving lessons.
They put Christmas lights on the tree. Amy's mom's name is Jane.
They put tinsel on the tree. Jane has given Amy a lesson.
Ben and Melissa put ornaments on the tree. Jane has decided to stop giving Amy lessons.
They put a star on top of the tree. Jane and Amy argue during the lessons too.
They get ready for Santa Claus. Amy's parents call a driving school.

Amy is going to get lessons from a professional. I washed the car.
The classes cost $300 for 10 lessons. I hung out the clothes on the clothesline.
The lessons are very good. I washed down the lawn furniture.
Amy learns how to drive. I washed all of the windows on the house from the
Amy gets her license. outside.
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Article #19 Housework So I had a glass of lemonade.
There is always housework to do when you live in a I talked to my neighbor, and I helped her trim a tree.
house. I planted some bulbs,
You have to wash the windows so that you can see and then I went into the house.
outside. I was exhausted.
The floors and the carpets need to be vacuumed. ----------------------------------------------------
The floors also need to be washed, and some of them Article #21 Daily Schedule
need to be waxed. I wake up every morning at seven o'clock.
The furniture has to be polished. I take a shower.
The bathroom has to be kept clean. I eat my breakfast.
After you have a bath, you need to clean out the bathtub. I usually have toast or cereal.
Laundry needs to be done regularly, or you will run out I brush my teeth.
of clothes to wear. I put on my clothes.
The clothes go into the washing machine, and then they I catch the school bus.
have to be dried in the dryer. I ride to school.
Sometimes, we hang the clothes out on the line to be In my class, we have math and English before recess.
dried. At recess time, the girls skip, or walk around and talk.
Some of the clothes need to be ironed. The boys play in the playground or play baseball.
You have to buy groceries and put them away. After recess, we have physical education and geography.
Meals need to be made. We eat lunch, and then we play outside.
You can't let the dishes pile up in the kitchen. When the bell rings, we line up to go back into the
The dishes have to be washed, and the counters need to classroom.
be wiped. After lunch, we have history and science.
The stove needs to be cleaned, and sometimes the At recess, we play ball again.
refrigerator and the cupboards need Some of girls play ball too.
to be cleaned out. In the winter, we build snowmen.
You can dust the furniture and sweep up the dirt. If it is too cold, we stay indoors and talk to each other.
You can make the beds. The beds have to be changed After recess, we have music and health.
too. We get out of school at three thirty.
They need to have clean sheets put on them. I sometimes walk home with my friends, or I take the
There are just so many things to do. bus.
Household chores take up a lot of time. I have a snack and change my clothes when I get home.
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Article #20 Working Outside If it is raining, I watch television.
Today I was working outside. If it is nice outside, I play with my friends.
It was a sunny day, and I was very hot. I have supper at five thirty.
I wore a hat on my head. On some nights, I help my mother to do the dishes.
I watered all the plants. After supper, I do my homework.
I weeded the flower beds. I wash my face and hands, and brush my teeth.
I cut back all of the plants that were growing too big. ----------------------------------------------------
I gave some of the plants plant food. Article #22 Meals
I cut the lawn. Breakfast is very rushed at our house.
I raked the lawn. My brothers and sisters and I have toast or cereal.
I filled up the bird baths with water. We also have orange juice.
I swept the sidewalks and the paths. On weekends my mother makes bacon and eggs for us.
I took out the garbage. My father just has a cup of coffee for breakfast.
I filled the car up with gas. My mother packs a lunch for all of us.

We usually have a sandwich, a piece of fruit and a drink Summer is followed by the fall or autumn.
of juice or milk. The leaves on the trees change colours.
My favorite sandwiches are egg salad, tuna, roast beef They change from green to red,
and ham. orange and brown.
My brother always wants peanut butter and jam The leaves fall off the trees.
sandwiches. The weather gets cooler.
My mother sometimes packs a treat for us. The days get shorter.
Today we had cookies with our lunch. We go back to school in the fall.
At supper time, the family sits around the table and talks Then, winter comes again.
about what they did all day. The seasons follow one after each other.
My mother makes good suppers. ----------------------------------------------------
We sometimes have spaghetti. Article #24 Weather
My mother makes a roast of beef with potatoes and You can watch the weatherman on TV,
vegetables quite often. to find out what the weather will be like.
She makes many different dishes out of chicken. It might be a nice clear day with no clouds in the sky.
She makes soups or stews. The sun might be shining.
She also makes casseroles. It could be a cloudy day.
My brothers and sisters and I have milk with our dinner. Sometimes, cloudy days are just dull.
My parents sometimes have wine with their dinner. On some cloudy days, it begins to rain or snow.
Sometimes we have salad before our dinner. Some days are rainy.
I set the table for my mother. You need a raincoat, umbrella and boots on a rainy day.
I put out the forks, the knives and spoons. Rain makes the flowers and grass grow.
I also put out glasses and fill them full of milk or water. The weather forecast might say that it will be windy.
For dessert, we sometimes have ice cream, cake or pie. You could have a gentle breeze.
My mother said that it is better to have fruit because it is It might be very gusty so that the wind pushes you.
better for you. It is dangerous if the wind is very strong.
Tonight I ate a peach for dessert. A hurricane or tornado is very dangerous.
My favorite fruits are apples, peaches, plums and Once in a while, the weatherman says there will be hail.
bananas. Hail stones are hard cold pellets of ice that fall from the
After supper, my mother always has a cup of tea with sky.
sugar and cream in it. Sometimes, the weatherman will say that there will be
After dinner, I help my mother with the dishes. snow flurries.
Usually she washes the dishes, and I will dry them. Sometimes, there is just a light dusting of snow.
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Article #23 Seasons It can be dangerous driving through a blizzard.
There are four seasons. If there is a lot of snow, the streets have to be plowed.
Winter is the cold season. You need a hat, coat, mittens and boots on a very cold
It snows in the winter. day.
The winds blow, and ice forms on the water. Sometimes, the weather forecast is wrong.
We play hockey on the ice. The weatherman might say that it will be a sunny day,
We play in the snow. but then the clouds come in and it
After winter is the spring. rains.
That is when it begins to get warmer. That is not good if you are planning a picnic.
Trees get buds on them. I prefer sunny days that are warm but not too hot.
Flowers start to bloom. I like to feel a gentle breeze to cool me down.
It rains a lot in the spring. ---------------------------------------------------
Spring is followed by the summer. Article #25 House
It can get very hot in the summertime. A house is divided into different rooms.
The sun shines brightly. In my house, there is a living room.
We go swimming in the summer. There is a couch, two chairs, a coffee table and a
We spend a lot of time outdoors. television set in the living room.
Many people go on vacations in the summer. In the kitchen, there is a stove and a refrigerator.
We get a summer vacation from school. There is also a sink and a dishwasher in the kitchen.

There is a kitchen table and chairs. There is a gymnasium where students have physical
We eat most of our meals at the kitchen table. education.
We have a dining room. Dances are also held in the gymnasium.
There is a dining table and chairs in there. Some students go on to university from high school.
There is a washroom or bathroom. Students at the university are older.
There is a toilet, sink and bathtub in the bathroom. Some of the students are even senior citizens.
There is also a shower in the bathroom. People come from all over the world to attend the
We have three bedrooms. university.
The bedrooms are upstairs. There are lots of different things at the university.
My brother's room, my room and my parent's room all There is a theater where plays and concerts are held.
have beds in them. There is a bookstore where students can buy their
We also have dressers in our rooms. textbooks.
There are closets in all of the bedrooms. There is a physical education building that has a
We keep our clothes in the closets. swimming pool in it.
There is a basement in our house. The parking lot at the university is very big.
We store things in the basement. They call the land that the university is on a campus.
There is a laundry room in the basement. Some of the students live on campus in residences.
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room. Article #27 Subjects
This is where we wash and dry our clothes. There are many subjects that you can take at school.
There is a garage attached to the house. My favorite subject is music.
We keep the car in the garage. I like to sing and to play the clarinet.
You drive up the driveway and into the garage. I also like art.
We also have a front yard and a back yard. I am quite good at drawing and painting.
There is a vegetable garden in the back yard. History is a good subject.
There are some flowers and a tree planted in the front I like learning about the past.
yard. Geography is very interesting.
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Article #26 School We learn where there are deserts and mountains.
There are different types of schools. I know the names of all the continents and all the oceans.
There is an elementary school. Mathematics is my least favorite subject.
The children at the elementary school are young. I am not very good with numbers.
There is a playground for them to play in. I am good at addition and subtraction,
The classrooms are bright and airy. but I am not good at division and multiplication.
There are blackboards in the classrooms. In my school we learn to speak French.
The children sit in desks to do their work. We learn French because Canada has French and
There is a parking lot for the teachers to park in. English-speaking citizens.
There is a cafeteria for the students to get food. English literature is a good subject.
The principal has an office. I enjoy reading books.
Nobody wants to go to the principal's office. I also like to write compositions and poetry.
It usually means that you are in trouble if you have to go Science is my brother's favorite subject.
to the principal's office. He is interested in plants, and he likes to do experiments.
When you finish elementary school, you go to high We also take drama at my school.
school. I like to act.
Most of the students in high school are teenagers. I got the lead role in the school play.
There is a parking lot outside the high school. ----------------------------------------------------
There is also a football field outside. Article #28 International Students
The students go to classes in different classrooms. We have many international students at my school.
They move from classroom to classroom for each Some of the students come from England.
subject. They speak English, but they have an accent that is
There is a cafeteria where they can get their lunches or different from a Canadian accent.
eat the lunches that they have Many students are from Japan.
brought from home. They are learning our language and our customs.

We have students from Germany, Italy, China, Korea and People have different tastes in music.
Iran. Some people like rock music, rap, classical music, or
We try to make those students feel welcome here. folk music.
The students like to see what is here. There are many different types of music.
They go sightseeing. Some people would rather play music than listen to it.
They visit all the places that the tourists like to go to. You can play an instrument, or you can sing.
Niagara Falls and Toronto are interesting places to visit. Many people learn to play the guitar or the piano.
The students practice their English by talking to Some people join bands or orchestras.
Canadians. There are people who like to read books.
When they first get here, we show them around. There are a lot of different hobbies.
They do many exercises to learn the language. It depends on what you consider to be fun.
They listen to English songs. You can have more than one hobby or interest.
They read story books that are written in English. It is good to be interested in a lot of different things.
They listen to English language tapes. --------------------------------------------------------------------
The best way to learn the language is to talk to other Article #30 Movies
people. I go to the movies almost every week.
It is good to ask questions in English. Sometimes, I rent movies from the video store.
Canadians try to be helpful to international students. My favorite films are action films.
Some of the international students live with host I like to watch car chases.
families. I like it when the bad guy has a shootout with the good
The host families have the students living in their homes. guys.
It is a good way for the host families and the students to I like the good guys to win.
make friends. I also like science fiction movies.
Many of the international students stay in contact with I like things that take place in the future.
their friends and host families I like movies that have aliens from different planets in
even after they have gone back to their homelands. them.
The international students learn a lot from their host Some of the science fiction movies can be silly and
families because they eat Canadian unbelievable.
foods, and they learn what it is like to live in a Canadian I don't like those ones.
household. My mother likes dramas.
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Article #29 Interests and Hobbies She sometimes watches sad movies that make her cry.
It is very rewarding to have different interests and She also likes comedies.
hobbies. She laughs out loud if a comedy is very funny.
Some people like to play computer games. My father likes horror movies.
Other people spend a lot of time watching television. He likes movies with monsters in them.
There are people who would rather watch movies. He also likes thrillers.
Some people prefer more physical things. I have watched some thrillers that keep you tense and on
They would rather play a sport like baseball, hockey or the edge of your seat.
basketball. Sometimes, I have to shut my eyes if the movie gets too
Some people do exercises at a gym, or they just go for scary.
walks. My brother likes animated films.
There are many ways to exercise. In animated films, there are no actors, just cartoon
You can ride a bicycle or lift weights. characters.
There are people who like to collect things. My brother goes to the movies on Saturday afternoons
They can collect all kinds of different things. with his friends.
You can collect stamps, coins, dolls, postcards, movies, He goes to the matinee.
rocks or posters. He gets popcorn, candy and pop.
Some people even collect bugs or leaves. He usually comes back with a stomach ache because he
Some people are lucky enough to be able to travel. eats so much.
You can travel to a nearby place, or you can travel far Sometimes, my father watches documentaries.
away to a different country. Documentaries are about real things.
There are people who like to listen to music. You can learn a lot from watching a documentary.

I watch documentaries with him sometimes, but I would women.
rather see a good action film. In the mens wear stores there are suits, ties, shirts and
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Article #31 Flowers There are also clothing stores that appeal just to
I go to the movies almost every week. teenagers.
There are hundreds of different types of flowers. Some clothing stores only sell childrens' clothes.
Most people like roses. There is even a store that just sells bathing suits and
Roses grow on bushes, and they smell beautiful. cover-ups for the beach or pool.
You have to be careful that you don't prick your finger There are lingerie stores that sell ladies' underwear and
on a rose thorn. nightwear.
Roses come in many colours. There are hardware stores that sell tools.
There are red, pink, yellow and white roses. There are shoe stores.
In the spring, tulips are in bloom. You buy shoes and boots in a shoe store.
In Ottawa, there are many tulips. There are bookstores.
Some people go there just to see all the tulips in the You can buy a book on almost any topic at the
spring. bookstore.
Forget-me-nots are also spring flowers. There are stores that sell compact discs.
They are tiny and blue. Those stores also have tapes and videos.
Lilies of the valley look like white bells. There are sports stores that sell special shoes and clothes
Many of the trees have blossoms on them in the for sports.
springtime. They also sell sports equipment, and t-shirts and hats
The apple and cherry trees look particularly beautiful with the logo of your favorite
when they are in blossom. teams.
We have a blossom festival in my town. There are gift stores that sell all kinds of things that
My neighbors like to plant geraniums, petunias and someone might want for their house.
marigolds in the summer. There are kitchen stores where you can buy utensils and
Some people plant sunflowers. pots and pans.
Sunflowers grow very tall. Those kinds of stores also sell aprons and napkins, and
Sometimes a girl will get an orchid for her date. anything you might need for
They have bright yellow petals. your kitchen.
All of those flowers grow best in the sunshine. There is a movie theatre at the mall.
If your garden is shady, you have to plant different There is a jewelry store that has a lot of gold and silver
things. jewelry.
Hostas grow well in a shady garden. There is a hairdresser in the mall.
Chrysanthemums are fall flowers. Sometimes, I go in there to get my hair cut.
Chrysanthemums come in many colors also. There are fast food places in the mall.
There are purple, yellow and white chrysanthemums. You can get a quick lunch like a hamburger or some
Flowers are good to give as gifts. French fries.
Women like to receive a dozen roses on Valentine's Day. There are also fancier restaurants in the mall.
Carnations also make a nice gift. You can sit down for a nice meal.
They have a very sweet smell. There is a furniture store in the mall.
Many people give away lilies for Easter. You could buy a new sofa or bed at the furniture store.
Poinsettias are very festive at Christmas time. There are bulk food stores.
If someone goes to a dance, they often give their partner At a bulk food store, all the foods are in bins.
a flower to wear. You take as much as you want and pay for it at the
If you go to a wedding, you will probably see a lot of counter.
flowers there. There is even a telephone store and an electronics store
Flowers help to make places beautiful. at the mall.
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Article #32 The Shopping Mall He could spend hours in there.
There are many different stores in the shopping mall. There are also department stores at the mall.
There are ladies' wear stores. Department stores sell all kinds of things.
They sell dresses, blouses, and many kinds of clothes for They sell perfume, clothes, shoes, kitchen utensils, or

just about anything you might need. Have you ever seen baby chicks?
You can get almost anything you want at the shopping They are very cute.
mall. My uncle collects the eggs every morning.
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Article #33 Travel The rooster crows when the sun comes up.
It is fun to take a trip to a faraway place. My uncle also has a goose.
My brother just went to Italy and France. The goose makes a honking noise.
He got on a plane at Toronto Airport. I don't think that the goose likes me.
He took a flight to France. It nips me when I go near it.
He stayed there for a couple of days. Many cats live in my uncle's barn.
He visited the Eiffel Tower. They are stray cats, but he lets them stay there because
He was in Paris. they keep the mice away.
He said that he enjoyed the food in France. My uncle feeds the cats.
He then traveled to Italy. My uncle says that he would like to get some sheep for
He saw many towns and villages in Italy. his farm.
He went to Rome and visited many of the tourist You can get wool from sheep.
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He tried to speak Italian, but he is not too good at it. Article #35 Transportation (1)
He said that the people were very helpful. Every family that I know has at least one car.
They tried to understand him. Some families have two, or even three cars.
He bought souvenirs for us when he was in Italy. Most people get their license to drive when they are
He ate Italian food. sixteen.
He said that pizza in Italy is quite different from the In my house, we just have one car.
pizza we eat here in Canada. If my father takes the car to work, my mother will take
He saw many streets that were made of cobblestones. the bus.
He saw many old buildings. I ride in a school bus to school.
A lot of people in Italy travel around on scooters. My sister works in another town.
He stayed at a very nice hotel in Italy. She gets on the train to go to work.
He was sorry when it was time to come home. The train station is not far from my house.
My brother likes to travel. The train tracks run right by my house.
He likes to fly in airplanes. My grandfather from Ireland came to visit us.
The airlines lost his luggage once. He came over by boat.
He was not too pleased about that. He had to cross the ocean.
Next year, he would like to travel to England. We went to Florida last year.
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Article #34 The Farm The plane flew right through the clouds.
My uncle is a farmer. My friend's brother drives a motorcycle.
He lives on a farm. He wears a helmet.
He has many different types of animals. I rode on his motorcycle once.
In the barn, there are horses and cows. I had to sit on the back and hold on tight.
The cows swish the flies away from themselves with I ride my bicycle when the weather is nice.
their tails. I also have a scooter that I use to travel around.
It sounds very loud if a cow says "moo" when you are I took a helicopter ride once.
standing there. The helicopter's propellers were going around when I got
The cows eat the grass from my uncle's field. on.
He gets milk from the cows. It went straight up in the air.
I put a saddle on one of the horses and went for a ride. I enjoyed the ride.
There are pigs in the pigpen. I would like to learn how to fly a plane or a helicopter.
He has goats. I like flying through the air.
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He has a chicken coop with chickens in it. Article #36 Holidays
The chickens lay eggs. In Canada, we have many different days that we

celebrate. Colds can be passed on from person to person.
On the first day of January, there is New Year's Day. Some people get the flu.
That is when we ring in the new year, and say goodbye With the flu, you get chills and a fever.
to the old year. A fever is a high temperature.
In February, there is Valentine's day. If you have the flu, you will feel very bad.
That is the day when you tell your girlfriend or You have to stay home in bed.
boyfriend that you love them. There are diseases that children get.
You can buy them flowers or candy, or take them out to The mumps makes you have lumps in your neck.
dinner. Chicken pox and measles leave you with red itchy dots
In March, there is Saint Patrick's Day. on your skin.
Everyone pretends that they are Irish on Saint Patrick's Older people sometimes get arthritis.
day. Their bones get stiff and sore.
They all wear green. There are people who get heart disease.
Easter comes in the spring. In many cases, a healthy lifestyle can prevent heart
Easter is a religious holiday. disease.
Some people celebrate by going to church. Cancer can attack different parts of the body.
Some people think that the Easter bunny comes and Many smokers get lung cancer.
leaves chocolate eggs for them. Some diseases are treated with pills or medicine.
In May, there is Victoria Day. Other diseases need to be treated in the hospital.
We celebrate this day in honor of England's Queen Sometimes doctors need to give you tests to find out
Victoria. what kind of disease you have.
There are fireworks on Victoria Day. The doctor might have to do a blood test or an x-ray to
July the first is Canada Day. find out what is wrong with you.
In September, there is Labor Day. Most diseases can be cured by a doctor.
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woman. Article #38 Jobs
In October, there is Thanksgiving. There are many different jobs that you can choose from.
We give thanks for all the things that we are fortunate You can be a doctor or a nurse.
enough to have. You could work in a hospital or doctor's office.
We usually have a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving day. You might be a firefighter and put out fires.
On the last day of October, there is Halloween. A policeman enforces the law.
The children dress up in costumes, and go from door to An actor plays roles on stage or in the movies.
door collecting candies. You could drive a taxi or be the pilot of an airplane.
Remembrance day is in November. What kinds of things do you like to do?
People wear red poppies, and they remember all the You might want to be a sales clerk in a store.
people that died for their country. Maybe you are good at a sport.
Christmas comes in December. You could be a baseball player or a hockey player.
Christmas is also a religious holiday, but many children Being a dentist is a good job.
believe that Santa Claus arrives A dentist fixes teeth.
on Christmas Eve in a sleigh pulled by reindeer. If you are good at arguing, you might want to be a
They believe that Santa Claus fills up their stockings lawyer.
with toys and goodies. Do you like to fix people's hair?
He gets in and out of people's houses through their You could be a hairdresser or a barber.
chimneys. If you are good with your hands, you might want to be a
We don't get off work or school for all of these days, but carpenter or a mechanic.
many of them are holidays from If you like to travel, you could be a stewardess or a
work and school. travel agent.
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Article #37 Diseases Are you artistic or creative?
Some diseases are very deadly, and some are not so You might want to be an artist or a writer.
serious. You could work on construction and build houses.
Most people catch a cold sometimes. You could look after animals and be a veterinarian.
A cold makes you cough and sneeze. If you like to cook, you could be a cook or a chef.

There are so many places to work, and so many jobs to A man wears boxer or jockey shorts as underwear.
do. Today, I am wearing a blouse and a pair of jeans over my
Maybe you could fix computers or work in a library. underwear.
You could wash windows or be the captain of a ship. I have socks and shoes on my feet.
There is no limit to what you can be. In the summer, I often wear sandals on my feet.
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Article #39 My Body sleeveless.
On the top of my head, I have hair. I usually wear shorts in the summer.
Below my hair is my face. Sometimes, I wear a sweater or a jacket if the weather is
I have two eyes. cool.
I have eyebrows and eyelashes. I wear a cap or a hat on my head.
Below my eyes, I have a nose. I wear a belt to hold up my jeans or my slacks.
My mouth is below my nose. Women sometimes wear a dress or a skirt.
I have lips. Men wear a pair of slacks and a shirt.
If I open my lips, you will see my teeth and my tongue. Some men wear a suit and a shirt and tie.
Below my mouth is my chin. If it is very cold outside, I wear a winter coat.
On the sides of my head, I have two ears. If it is cold, I like to wear gloves or mittens on my
My cheeks are on either side of my nose. hands.
My neck holds up my head. Sometimes, I wrap a scarf around my neck to keep
My neck attaches my head to my chest. warm.
On either side of my chest are my shoulders. I wear a toque on my head in cold weather.
My arms hang down from my shoulders. I wear boots on my feet in the winter.
I have wrists on my arms. If it is raining, I wear a raincoat.
My hands are attached to my wrists. The way that I dress depends a lot on the weather.
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I have ten fingers and ten fingernails. Article #41 Colors
My back is at the back of me. Red is a vibrant color.
Further down, there is my waist. Roses are sometimes red.
If I wear a belt, I put it on my waist. Blood is red.
My hips are below my waist. White is the color of snow.
My legs come down from my hips. Clouds are very often white.
My legs are made up of my thighs, my knees and my Blue is the color of the sky and the ocean.
calves. Black isn't really a color at all.
My knees can bend. Tar is black.
My ankles are below my legs. A crow is black.
My feet are attached to my ankles. Green is the color of grass.
My toes are part of my feet. It is also the color of leaves on the trees in the summer.
I have ten toes and ten toenails. Brown is the color of dirt.
I am me from the top of my head to the tip of my toes. Many people have brown hair.
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Article #40 Clothing Most people use yellow when they draw a picture of the
I change my clothes a lot. sun.
If I am going somewhere fancy, I wear a dress. Orange is an easy color to remember, that is because an
I wear stockings on my legs, and I wear a pair of nice orange is orange.
shoes. Pink is the color that we dress baby girls in.
If I am going to play sports, I wear a sweatshirt and We dress baby boys in blue.
jeans. Purple is the color of some violets.
If I am going to the beach, I wear a bathing suit or a The Canadian flag is red and white.
bikini. What color is your flag?
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At work, I wear a skirt and a blouse. Article #42 Wild Animals
Underneath my clothes, I wear underwear. Some animals are wild.
A lady wears a bra and panties as underwear. They don't live in homes or cages.

They live in jungles or on plains. November is when we really start to feel the chill.
The lion is the king of the beasts. December is the Christmas month.
He is very mighty. Most people do a lot of Christmas shopping in
He roars loudly. December.
The giraffe has a long neck. They spend quite a bit of time getting ready for
He eats leaves from the tallest trees. Christmas.
The elephant is very large. All of the months are different. Which month were you
He has a trunk and two tusks. born in?
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Some bears are black, and some are brown. Article #44 Days of the Week
There are even white bears called polar bears. There are seven days of the week.
A kangaroo lives in Australia. Sunday is a day of rest for some people, but many
That is the only place that you would find a kangaroo, people still have to work.
except in a zoo. Quite a few people go to church on a Sunday.
It might be frightening to run into a wolf or a fox. On Monday morning, we go back to school after the
Monkeys run and play in the trees. weekend.
In Canada, we don't see lions, tigers, giraffes or monkeys Many people say that they don't like Monday because it
running wild. is the beginning of the work
There are squirrels in my back yard. week.
Sometimes, I see a raccoon or a chipmunk. Tuesday is a school day and a working day.
In northern Ontario, you might see a moose or a bear. I don't think that there is anything special about a
I have seen a deer in the forest. Tuesday.
There are many wild animals. Wednesday is the middle of the work week.
You can see wild animals if you go to the zoo. On Thursday, many of the stores and malls stay open
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Article #43 Months It gives you a chance to run some errands on a Thursday
There are twelve months in the year. night.
January is the first month of the year. On Friday, you feel like the work week is nearly over.
It is usually cold in January. Some people say, "thank goodness it is Friday."
February is the second month of the year. They look forward to the weekend.
It is still winter when February comes. On Saturday, many people can sleep in late.
They say that March comes in like a lion and goes out People get errands done on Saturday.
like a lamb. You see a lot of people in the grocery store on a
That means that it is still usually cold, and sometimes Saturday.
stormy when March begins. Most children look forward to Saturday so that they can
By the time that March ends, the weather is starting to play with their friends.
get a little better. Then, Sunday comes again.
April is the rainy month. The weeks turn into months, and the months turn into
April showers bring May flowers. years.
Many of the spring flowers bloom in May. Time goes by quite quickly.
The weather can be quite mild in May. There are seven days of the week.
June is usually a nice warm month. Sunday is a day of rest for some people, but many
Many people get married in June. people still have to work.
July can be hot. Quite a few people go to church on a Sunday.
People have vacations in July. On Monday morning, we go back to school after the
It is a month to do summer things. weekend.
It is still summer in August, but the summer is winding Many people say that they don't like Monday because it
down. is the beginning of the work
August is the time to have last minute vacations. week.
In September, we go back to school. The autumn winds Tuesday is a school day and a working day.
begin to blow. I don't think that there is anything special about a
October really feels like autumn. Tuesday.
October is Halloween time. Wednesday is the middle of the work week.

On Thursday, many of the stores and malls stay open "Loud" is the word used to describe noises that hurt your
later. ears.
It gives you a chance to run some errands on a Thursday A big truck will make a loud noise.
night. Sometimes your mother will tell you that your music is
On Friday, you feel like the work week is nearly over. too loud.
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They look forward to the weekend. Article #46 Fruit
On Saturday, many people can sleep in late. Some fruit grows on trees.
People get errands done on Saturday. Apples grow on trees.
You see a lot of people in the grocery store on a You can get red, yellow or green apples.
Saturday. Some apples are green until they ripen; then they turn
Most children look forward to Saturday so that they can red.
play with their friends. Peaches grow on trees.
Then, Sunday comes again. Peaches have a fuzzy skin.
The weeks turn into months, and the months turn into Cherries grow on trees.
years. You can climb a ladder and pick cherries from the tree.
Time goes by quite quickly. Cherries and peaches have pits inside them.
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Article #45 Describing Things Pears also grow on trees.
Some things are different shapes. Lemons grow on trees.
They can be described by their shape. They are very sour.
A circle is round. Have you ever picked strawberries?
A compact disc is a circle. Strawberries do not grow on trees.
A square has four equal sides. You have to bend down to pick strawberries.
A rectangle is similar, but two of the sides are longer. Have you ever tried strawberry shortcake? It is very
A triangle has only three sides. good.
Have you ever seen anyone play a triangle in an Grapes grow on vines.
orchestra? People use grapes to make wine.
The word "triangle" can stand for an instrument or a There are many types of berries.
shape. There are blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and
An oval is rounded, but it is not round. cranberries, just to name a few.
An egg is an oval shape. Some fruits are more exotic.
The floor is flat. There are mangos and papayas. They don't grow in
If something is smooth, it has no bumps or lumps Canada.
Silk is smooth. Bananas and oranges don't grow in a Canadian climate
Some things are rough. either, but we are able to buy
Sandpaper is rough. them here.
If something is dull, it is not sharp or pointed. Some fruits have to be peeled, and some can be eaten as
A dull knife will not cut bread because the blade is not they are.
sharp. It is always a good idea to wash fruit before you eat it.
If something is pointed, it has a sharp end. The farmers spray the crops with pesticides to kill bugs,
A sharp pencil has a pointed end. so it is good to wash that off.
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sharpened has a dull end. Article #47 Bugs
Some things are soft. Many people are afraid of bugs.
A teddy bear is soft. Some bugs do bad things like eating crops or clothes.
It feels good to touch. Some bugs, such as termites, even eat wood.
Some things are hard. Other bugs can be good. Spiders catch flies.
A rock is hard. Flies are not good because they carry germs.
Soft can also represent a noise level. Insects get caught in the web that the spider builds.
If you have a soft voice, it is not very loud. Ants get into homes and eat food.
If someone tells you to speak softly, they want you to Bees are good because honey comes from bees.
speak quietly. It is not good if you get stung by a bee.

A caterpillar turns into a butterfly. Butterflies can be We keep our juice in a pitcher or a jug.
very beautiful. There is a timer that you can set when you are cooking.
You can find grasshoppers outside on a sunny day. The timer buzzes when the food
Grasshoppers hop through the grass. is ready.
Crickets make a noise by rubbing their legs together. We also have a microwave oven in the kitchen.
Dragonflies usually live near water. They have large, If we are in a hurry, we cook our food in the microwave.
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Ladybugs are red with little black dots. Article #49 Vegetables
There are many types of beetles. Vegetables are very good for you.
Nobody wants to have cockroaches in their house. They say that you should have three servings of
Centipedes have many legs. vegetables every day.
Fleas get onto your pets and bite them. They make your I like green peas.
dog or cat itchy. Peas come in pods.
Mosquitoes can make you itchy when they bite you. I also like snow peas.
Have you ever had a mosquito bite? You eat the pods on the snow peas.
---------------------------------------------------- I like corn when it is on the cob.
Article #48 The Kitchen Carrots are good to eat raw.
The kitchen is where we make and eat our meals. Beans are good for you.
There is a stove in the kitchen. There are many different types of beans.
Inside the stove there is an oven where you bake things. There are string beans, kidney beans, baked beans and
You can put a cake into the oven to bake. lots of other types of beans.
On top of the stove are burners. The burners get hot. Some people don't like green vegetables like broccoli
You put pots or pans on the burners. and Brussels sprouts.
The refrigerator is where we store the food that needs to I like broccoli and Brussels sprouts.
be kept cold. You can make a salad and put lots of different vegetables
We keep milk, eggs, cheese and vegetables in the into the salad.
refrigerator. In my salads, I like lettuce, tomatoes, celery, cucumber,
At the top of the refrigerator is the freezer. radishes, cauliflower and spring
The freezer keeps things frozen. onions.
We have frozen vegetables, ice cream and ice cubes in I try to have a salad with dressing on it every day.
the freezer. My dad likes root vegetables like beets and parsnips.
We have a toaster in the kitchen. You put the bread in the My brother will only eat potatoes.
toaster, and it turns into toast. He likes his potatoes baked.
We have an electric kettle. My mother likes to buy her vegetables at the market.
We boil water to make tea in the kettle. She says they are fresher there.
There is a double sink in the kitchen. That is where we My mother buys a lot of onions.
wash the dishes. She puts onions in almost all the meals that she cooks.
We turn on the hot tap, and put some dish detergent into Some children won't eat their vegetables.
the sink to wash the dishes. I didn't like some vegetables at first, but I have become
Sometimes we put the dishes into the dishwasher, and used to them.
the dishwasher washes the I like having vegetables with my meals.
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There are other things in the kitchen. Article #50 Pets
There are utensils like knives, forks and spoons. There are many different animals that you can have for
There are tea towels and dish clothes. pets.
There are oven mitts and pot holders to take hot things The most common pets are cats and dogs.
out of the oven. I think the second most common pets are birds and fish.
There are pots to cook and boil things in. You can hug a cat or a dog.
There are pans to fry things. You can play with a cat or a dog, but it is difficult to play
We have dishes that we eat from. with a bird or a fish.
We have plates for our dinner, and bowls that we can put Some birds are very smart, and they can be taught to do
our soup in. things.
We drink from cups, or coffee mugs, or glasses. Parrots are very clever.

Some of them even talk. reason at all.
Birds usually stay in birdcages. I have been to parties for people who are retiring, or for
Fish have to stay in the water in a tank or a fishbowl. people who have just had a new
Some people have gerbils or guinea pigs as pets. baby.
There are even people who have ferrets as pets. There are hundreds of reasons for having a party.
I have a friend who has a lizard for a pet. At some parties, you take a gift.
She has to buy live crickets for her lizard to eat. If it is a birthday party, then you take a gift and a
Another friend of mine has a pet snake. birthday card to the person who is
I don't think I would like to have a pet snake. having the birthday.
There are different types of dogs. Sometimes, people will ask you to bring food or drinks
Some dogs are very big, to the party.
and some are small. All parties are different.
A Labrador retriever is a big dog. It is nice to be invited to parties.
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large poodles. Article #52 Grocery Shopping
Some dogs are noisy, and they bark a lot. What do you see when you go to the grocery store?
Other dogs are quiet and obedient. The aisles are filled with food.
I once had a dog. There are also refrigerators and freezers filled with food.
It was a cocker spaniel. There are sometimes things in bins in the middle of the
I used to take it for walks. aisles.
There are different types of cats too. There are different departments in the grocery store.
My favorite type of cat is a Siamese cat. There is the bakery.
Siamese cats have blue eyes. In the bakery, there are sweet things such as cakes, pies,
My mother had a Persian cat. cookies and tarts.
It was very furry. There are also things that you would eat with your
My mother said that it used to shed fur all over the dinner like bread and buns.
house. There are other things in the bakery department like
Pets are a lot of fun, but they are a lot of work too. bagels and biscuits.
To be a good pet owner, you have to be very responsible. The baker works in the bakery.
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Article #51 Parties This is where you might find sauces and soups.
Parties can be a lot of fun. Vegetables and fruits also come in cans.
People get invited to parties. There is the section for dairy products.
You can have a party because it is a special occasion, or Here you would find milk and cream.
just because you want to have a The dairy section would also have cheese and butter.
party. Yogurt is also found in the dairy section.
Sometimes, people wear paper hats at parties. In the meat department, there is beef and pork.
These are called party hats. Poultry is also found in the meat department.
Some people decorate with streamers and balloons. Poultry is chicken, duck and goose.
At some parties, there is a cake. There are also cold cuts in the meat department.
Sometimes, there are just snacks and drinks. Cold cuts are the meats that are sliced up for
At some parties, people play games. sandwiches.
There are also parties where people just stand around Some examples of cold cuts are ham and baloney.
and talk. The butcher works in the meat department.
People wear different things to parties. The produce department is full of fruits and vegetables.
You can go to some parties in casual clothes. Clerks spray water on the fruit and vegetables to keep
At other parties, you need to be dressed up in good them fresh.
clothes. There is a section in the grocery store for personal
There are other parties where you are supposed to wear a hygiene.
costume. This is where you would find shampoo and toothpaste.
There are many different kinds of parties. Soap and skin products would also be in this section.
There are Christmas parties, birthday parties, going There is even a section for your pets.
away parties, and parties for no You can buy cat food and dog food.

Grocery Shopping Some people want a salad or soup before their meal.
There are toys for cats and dogs. After your meal, you might have a dessert, or tea, or
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Article #53 Differences When it is time to go, you will pay your bill and leave a
Are you tall or short? tip for the waiter or waitress.
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People come in many different shapes and sizes. Article #55 Traffic
Some people wear size small clothes. Traffic moves along on the streets and highways.
Other people wear size medium clothes. There are rules that drivers must follow to make the
There are people who wear large size clothes. traffic flow smoothly.
Some people even wear extra large clothes. You must wear a seatbelt.
Some people are thin. The seatbelt helps to keep you safe.
Some people are fat. You must stop at all stop signs.
Some people are in between. You must also stop at a red light.
There are people with short hair. A green light means go, and a yellow light means to be
Other people have long hair. careful.
Some people have no hair at all. If you see a sign that says school crossing, you have to
No two people are exactly alike. be careful because you are near
Some people have long legs. a school, and children might be crossing the street.
I have short legs. Some places are crosswalks.
I don't walk as fast as a person with long legs. Those are places where people cross the street.
I am not a tall person. People who are walking have the right of way.
In fact, I am quite short. If you hear a siren behind you, you must pull over.
My feet are a size seven. An emergency vehicle like a police car or an ambulance
My mother has size five feet. might need to get somewhere
My father has size twelve feet. fast.
We are all different sizes. When a school bus puts on its flashing signals, you have
It is not a bad thing. to stop.
It is a good thing that we are all unique. You can't go past the school bus because children may
---------------------------------------------------- be crossing the street from the
Article #54 The Restaurant bus.
When you go to a restaurant you might see a sign that You should always obey the speed limit.
says, "Please wait to be seated." It is not good to drive too fast.
A host or hostess will ask you how many people are in People should never drink and drive.
your party. Driving is a serious business.
Then they will want to know if you want to sit in the You have to obey all the rules to be a good driver.
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The host or hostess will take you to your seat. Article #56 Music (1)
You might sit at a table or at a booth. If you were in an orchestra, what would you play?
The host or hostess will give you a menu to look at. Would you play a tuba, a trumpet or a saxophone?
Sometimes, there are different menus for different meals. Perhaps you would prefer a stringed instrument like a
There can be a breakfast menu, a lunch menu and a violin or a cello.
dinner menu. Maybe you would enjoy percussion more.
Sometimes, there is also a wine list and a dessert menu. You could play the kettle drum.
The food and the prices of the food are listed on the There are instruments that have keyboards.
menu. A piano and an organ have keyboards.
On your table, there will be cutlery. There are instruments that have strings on them.
Cutlery is the knives, forks and spoons. A guitar, banjo and mandolin have strings on them.
There will also be a napkin. There are instruments that you blow into.
You are supposed to put your napkin on your lap when A flute, a French horn and a harmonica are all
you eat. instruments that you blow into.
Your waiter or waitress will take your order. There are instruments that you hit with a stick.
You might want an appetizer before your meal. A drum and a cymbal are two things that you would hit

with a stick. I can go down the stairs to the basement.
If you are in an orchestra, you have to watch the I can climb down into a hole.
conductor. Should I go left or right?
He will lead you through the piece of music. I am right-handed, so I know which way right is.
You might just want to be in a band for fun. Should I go backwards?
You could join a rock band or a dance band. I would be going away from the things that I am facing
Some people learn to read music. now if I went backwards.
Music notes are written on a staff. If I went backwards from the thing that I am facing, I
Each note represents a sound. would go away from it.
There are whole notes, half notes, quarter notes and If I went backwards from the thing that I am facing, I
eighth notes. would go away from it.
Each one of these is held for a different number of beats. Should I go forward?
It is good to learn about music. I will just go straight ahead if I go forward.
You have to learn your scales, and learn about sharps If I am facing something and I go forward, then I will go
and flats. toward the thing that I am facing.
If you want to learn how to play an instrument, it is best Maybe I should go sideways, but which side, left or
to take music lessons. right?
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Article #57 Who, What, Where and Why? Directions are very easy to follow if you just stop and
think about them.
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They are all words that begin questions. Article #59 The Office
"Who" is about a person. Some people work in an office.
Who is the girl with the blue dress on? There are special tools that people in an office need to do
Who stole my watch? their work.
Who will come with me to the game? There is a computer in the office.
Who is driving us to the party? There is a telephone.
"What" is about a thing. Most of the time, the secretary answers the telephone.
What is that big thing on the sidewalk? The secretary sits at a desk.
What should I do when I get to your house? The secretary has pens and pencils on the desk.
What kind of clothes should I wear to the party? The secretary writes on a note pad.
What shall I buy you for your birthday? Some other things that you would find in an office
"Where" is about a place. would include the following: a stapler
Where are you going for your vacation? to staple pages together, a photocopier to copy pages, a
Where did I leave my glasses? pencil sharpener to sharpen
Where did my brother go? pencils, a water cooler where the employees could get a
Where on earth is Timmins? drink of water, a hole punch to
"Why" is the word that asks for an explanation. make holes in sheets of paper, and liquid paper which is
Why did you take the last piece of pie? used to blank out errors on a
Why is the world round? page.
Why should I give you any money? Some offices have many employees in them.
Why did the chicken cross the street? All of the employees have their own desks.
They say that you should answer all of these questions if Other offices just have one person at a desk.
you are writing a story. In some offices, there is a secretary or a receptionist, and
You have to give the who, what, where and why to write then there is the boss in
a good story. another room.
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Article #58 Which Direction? Important papers can be called documents.
Which direction should I go in? You might have to sign a document or fill out a form in
Should I go up? an office.
If I go up, I will head toward the sky. Some offices have bookshelves filled with books.
I can go up the stairs. The books are filled with information that the people in
Should I go down? the office need.

You will have to visit an office sometime. You don't talk with your mouth full.
Maybe it will be a doctor's office or a lawyer's office. All of these things are common sense.
There are many different types of offices. Being polite is mostly thinking about how you would
---------------------------------------------------- like to be treated.
Article #60 Money You wouldn't want people to be impolite to you.
I keep my money in the bank. It is not polite to point at people.
I have saved up my money. It is not polite to burp out loud.
I saved all my pennies in a jar. It is not polite to use someone else's things without
A penny is only worth one cent. asking first.
I have nickels. Being polite just comes naturally if you have been
A nickel is worth five cents. brought up in a home where everyone
A dime is worth ten cents. was polite.
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A quarter is a quarter of a dollar. Article #62 The Two Sexes
Four quarters make up a dollar. There are two sexes or genders.
A dollar is worth one hundred cents. There is the male gender, and there is the female gender.
I saved up all of my dollars. Males and females are different, both physically and
Our dollars used to be paper, but now they are coins. mentally.
We call our dollars loonies. Humans are both male and female, and animals are both
It is a funny name. male and female.
We also have two dollar coins. If you have a dog, it is either a girl dog or a boy dog.
We call those toonies. Boys grow up to be men.
We have five dollar bills and ten dollar bills. Men grow hair on their faces.
If you are lucky you will have twenty dollar bills, fifty Men are usually more muscular than women.
dollar bills and even hundred dollar bills. Men dress differently then women.
Our bills in Canada are different colors. That makes Men are males.
them easy to recognize if you go somewhere to spend Males are masculine.
them. Girls grow up to be women.
It is wise to save your money. Only women can have babies.
If you save enough, you could have hundreds or Women are females.
thousands of dollars. Females are feminine.
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Article #61 Manners It is good that we have males and females.
It is good to be polite. Your father is a male.
People like you more when you are polite. Your grandfather, brother and uncle are males.
Always say please and thank you. Your mother is a female.
If you ask for some milk, you should say, "Please, may I Your grandmother, sister and aunt are females.
have a glass of milk?" ----------------------------------------------------
When someone gives you the milk, you should respond Article #63 Me
with "Thank you." I am special.
It is not difficult to be polite. Nobody in the world is exactly like I am.
You should not push or shove people. They might have the same color hair and eyes that I do,
You should cover your mouth when you cough or but they are not exactly like me.
sneeze. I am the only person in the world who thinks my
You should address people properly. thoughts.
If you are trying to get someone's attention, you would No two people in the world are exactly alike.
say, "excuse me." It is good to be your own person.
You wouldn't say, "hey you." It is good to be creative and be natural.
There are table manners. People have to follow the laws and the rules.
That is where you eat properly and politely at the dinner People should always be kind to others.
table. I try to follow all the rules.
You don't shove food into your mouth. I am kind to others.
You don't reach over other people's plates. I am a lot like many other people, yet I am different.

I am like my friend Jane, but she has red hair and I have The band plays country music.
dark hair. My mother is a singer in the band.
She has a loud voice, and I have a soft voice. She also plays the piano.
She likes to eat vegetables, and I do not. I took the flute in music class at school.
Jane and I are the same height. I play the flute in the school band.
We both like movies, and we are both afraid of spiders. I also sing in the school choir.
We wear the same size shoes, and we both have the same I have a low voice.
favorite color. My sister has a high voice.
We are best friends, but sometimes we disagree about She is a soprano.
things. At home I like to practice the drums, but my mother says
We are alike in many ways, and different in many ways. that it is too loud.
If we were all exactly the same, the world would be a Sometimes I play so loudly that I break a drumstick.
very boring place. I practice whenever she goes out.
I am myself, and I am glad that I am special. I would like to be in a rock band.
You are special too. Some of my friends and I are thinking of starting our
Use your own special talents, and take the time to meet own rock band.
other people. My sister is a very good piano player.
The world is made up of a lot of different people; that's She has won many awards at music festivals.
what makes life exciting. She likes to play classical music, but sometimes I get her
---------------------------------------------------- to play rock music with me.
Article #64 My Cat She is also a very good singer.
I got my cat when she was just a tiny kitten. I like to sing with her.
I named her Puff because her fur is soft and fluffy. We sing in harmony.
She has white fur, but her tail, paws and ears are black. I listen to music all the time on the radio.
She has a little pink nose and yellow eyes. I know a lot of songs.
She says "meow" whenever she wants a bowl of milk. I can sing along with most of the songs that come on the
I feed her cat food and treats. radio.
She washes her face with her paw when she is finished I memorize the lyrics of the songs.
eating. My sister and I sometimes get together and sing our
My whole family loves her, and we can tell that she favorite songs.
loves us. Maybe someday we will start our own rock band, and I
She loves to curl up in our laps. will be the drummer.
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She is very playful. Article #66 Spring
We sometimes roll up a piece of paper and throw it to It rains a lot in the spring.
her. The trees are full of buds, and the flowers are starting to
She loves to chase the paper and hit it with her paws. bloom.
She also chases bugs. My favorite spring flowers are tulips and daffodils.
Last night she chased a spider, but she was afraid to The birds come back from the south.
touch it. I can always tell that spring is here when I see my first
At night she curls up in my bed with me. robin of the season.
She likes to be warm. The robins pull worms from the wet ground.
I have given her a blanket of her own, but when I put her When it isn't raining, my friends and I go outside and
on it her tail twitches. toss a ball around.
Her tail twitches whenever she is upset or angry. We look forward to the summer, but we are glad to get
I know that she doesn't want to be on her blanket. outside after the long winter.
She wants to be in my bed. The air smells so fresh in the spring.
I let her into my bed, and she falls asleep purring loudly. My mother always tells me not to track mud into the
---------------------------------------------------- house.
Article #65 Music (2) It's very muddy in our yard in the springtime.
My family is very musical. I wipe my muddy feet before I go into the house.
My father plays the guitar. There are a lot of puddles in my yard.
He plays in a band. I sometimes splash in the puddles, and I get wet and

cold, so I have to go into the house. Our classroom is full of desks.
I like it when the snow has melted, the rain has stopped, There are a lot of students in our class.
and the sun comes out. Our desks are full of books, notebooks and pens.
On sunny days I always get together with my friends. I try to keep my desk neat, but I have a lot of things in
On those days we either ride our bikes or play ball. there.
My parents like to go for walks on spring evenings. My ruler and pencils are always falling out of my desk.
They also like to clean up the yard in the spring. At the back of the room is a bookcase full of books.
Everyone seems to be outside. We can sign those books out and take them home to
The springtime brings people out of their houses. read.
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Article #67 The Birthday Party I like mysteries and biographies, so I have taken many of
Yesterday I went to a birthday party. those home.
My friend Jane had her tenth birthday. There are also tables at the back of the room.
Her house was decorated with balloons and streamers. That is where we do our artwork.
Her mother had baked a big birthday cake. We spread out big sheets of paper, and we use paints or
The cake had "Happy tenth birthday Jane" written on it. crayons to make pictures.
There were ten candles on the cake. Sometimes we cut things out of magazines with scissors
Jane blew out the candles and made a wish. and we glue pictures to the
I wonder what she wished for. paper.
Your wish won't come true if you tell anyone what it I like art class.
was. After school, my friends and I often erase the
We sang "Happy birthday to you." blackboards for the teacher.
At the party we played some games. Then we take the erasers outside and clap them together
I won one of games so I got a prize. to get the chalk dust out of
We also swam in Jane's swimming pool. them.
Jane opened her gifts. My friends and I walk home together and talk about
Her gifts were wrapped in bright paper and bows. what we did in school and what we're
She got lots of nice gifts. going to do after supper.
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computer games. Article #69 Vacation
Jane thanked everyone. My family and I went on vacation to Lake Huron.
We ate a lot of food at Jane's party. The water is beautiful and blue there, and the sand is
We had hot dogs. nice and white.
I put mustard and ketchup on my hot dog. The week that we were there was very hot.
Then we ate cake and ice cream. The sun was hot, but the water was still very cold.
We had pop to drink. I went swimming and tried to catch little fish in my
I think I had too much cake and ice cream. hands.
I was very full by the time the party was over. I was careful not to get sunburned.
We thanked Jane and her mother before we all went We stayed at a hotel that had a pool and a game room.
home. I played pinball and video games sometimes.
It was a very good party. I liked to swim in the hotel pool, but I liked the beach
Everyone had a good time. better.
I hope Jane had a happy tenth birthday. I would lie on a big beach towel and get warm; then I
---------------------------------------------------- would jump in the water and cool
Article #68 My Classroom off.
My classroom is a large room. Sometimes I would just lie on the sand and watch the
It is full of brightly colored pictures. waves roll up on the shore.
My teacher hangs pictures up all over the walls. I found some seashells, and I saw a crab walking on the
There are blackboards at the front of the room. sand.
My teacher always has writing all over the blackboards. At first I was a bit lonely because I didn't know anyone
Sometimes the chalk squeaks when she writes on the there.
blackboard. It wasn't long before I met some other kids my age.
We cover our ears when that happens. We built sandcastles together and swam in the lake.

The other kids were from different towns, so we told If he has a friend stay over, one of them can sleep on the
each other stories about our top bunk, and the other one can
schools and friends. sleep on the bottom bunk.
We found that we had a lot in common even though we He can see the back yard from his bedroom window.
were from different places. There are rose bushes and a picnic table in the back yard.
Our families got together and went to restaurants There is also a white fence that has gate in it.
together. In the basement there is a recreation room.
We played volleyball on the beach, and we sat around a This is where we watch television and have friends over
campfire at night and sang to visit.
songs. The laundry room is also in the basement.
At the campfire we would roast marshmallows on a There are a washing machine and a dryer in there.
stick. Beside our house is a garage.
I always burn my marshmallows. We keep the car in the garage whenever the weather is
That is okay. bad.
I like them that way. Our house is just the right size for our family.
Mostly we just swam in the lake until we were very Friends are always welcome at our house.
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I was sorry when our vacation was over. Article #71 My Family
I had a good time at Lake Huron. My grandparents are coming to visit us from Calgary,
I met some very good friends there. Alberta.
We still write to each other. My father is very happy because they are his parents,
Maybe we'll see each other next summer. and he is glad that he will see them.
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Article #70 My House (1) way from Toronto.
I live in a two-Stoney house. My grandparents have two sons: my father and my
The bottom of the house is painted white. Uncle Bill.
The upper part of the house is made of red brick. Uncle Bill is married to my Aunt Susan.
The chimney is also made of red brick. They have a daughter who is my cousin.
If you go through the front door and turn right you'll see My cousin is a lot older than I, so we do not have a lot in
the living room. common.
The living room is very large and comfortable. They also have a son who is the same age as me.
There are easy chairs, a coffee table and a sofa in there. He is my favorite cousin because we both like the same
I like to sit in there and relax. television shows and the same
Next to the living room is the dining room. games.
There are a dining table and chairs in there. I have two brothers and one sister.
We use this room whenever we have visitors over for My brothers are both younger than I.
dinner. They are twins, so they have the same birthday.
Beside the dining room is the kitchen. My sister is one year older than I.
The kitchen has a stove and a refrigerator in it People say that my sister and I look alike.
There is also a kitchen table with some benches at it. We both have blonde hair and blue eyes.
Most of the time we eat in the kitchen. My mother's parents live near us.
Upstairs there are three bedrooms. They are the grandmother and grandfather who visit us
My parents' bedroom is very big. often.
They have a large queen sized bed in there, and there are My mother does not have any brothers or sisters.
two closets for their clothes. She is an only child.
My room is smaller. I like it when all my family is together.
My room is painted pink, and I have ruffled curtains on I don't have a lot of cousins like some people do, but I
the windows. have fun with my relatives.
From my bedroom window you can see the front yard. My uncle will often take my cousin and me to the
There is a pine tree in the front yard. movies.
My brother's bedroom is painted blue. I like to take my grandparents for walks so that they can
He has blinds on the windows. see my school, and they can
He has a bunk bed in his room. meet my friends.

My parents talk to my brothers, my sister and I a lot. It looks like an artist has come along and painted all the
We are a very close-knit family. trees.
People who have close families are very lucky. The air starts to get a little cooler in the autumn.
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Article #72 Winter We go back to school in the autumn.
Once the fall is over and the snowflakes start to fall I get The teacher sometimes gets us to make leaf collections.
very excited. We collect different types of leaves and make a display
I can hardly wait for the ground to be covered with a of them.
blanket of white snow. Autumn is the time when old friends get back together
I put on my mittens, my scarf, my hat, coat and winter and talk about what they did on
boots, and I run out into the fluffy their summer vacations.
snow. Halloween comes in the autumn.
I have to be careful not to slip on the ice. We dress up in costumes.
It can get very icy and cold in the winter. Some of them are scary, and some of them are funny.
The first thing that I do is to build a snowman. We go from door to door and say "Trick or treat" and
I sometimes build a snow fort too. people give us candies.
My friends and I like to have a good snowball fight. We wear masks on our faces, and we have a lot of fun.
We laugh a lot, and our cheeks and noses get very red. The autumn winds start to blow.
When we get too cold, we go into the house and have a The wind blows the leaves right off the trees until the
cup of hot chocolate. trees have bare branches.
My father fills the backyard with water that freezes and My friends and I like to have a lot of fun outside before
turns into an ice rink. the winter leaves us shivering.
When the ice is hard enough, my friends and I get our We play football and soccer at school.
skates and we go out on the ice to After school, we ride our bikes through piles of dry
play hockey. leaves.
All of my friends own hockey sticks. The leaves go flying through the air as we drive through
I am usually the goalie, and I have to keep the puck from them.
going into the net. My parents rake the leaves up and put them in big pile.
My sister and her friends don't really like to play hockey. I like to jump in the big piles of leaves, but then my
They would rather just skate around on the ice. parents just have to rake them up
I took skating lessons, so I don't usually fall down. again.
My little brother is just learning to skate, so he falls The skies get a little cloudier in the autumn, and we
down a lot. know that soon there will be snow,
My father has to shovel the snow off the paths and the so we enjoy the brisk autumn weather while we can
driveway in the winter. ----------------------------------------------------
I help him. Article #74 Summer
Shoveling snow is hard work. Yahoo! School is over!
When my Dad and I finish shoveling the driveway, we We are free for the summer.
go into the house and warm our My friends and I run out on the last day of school into
hands and feet in front of the fireplace. the bright summer sun.
There is probably nothing more beautiful than fresh We sing a song about "no more pencils, no more books."
fallen snow on the trees. We can hardly wait to do all the summer things that we
In the morning, when the sun shines on the snow, it like to do.
glistens. We go swimming, we play baseball, we ride our bikes
I like to leave my footprints in the snow. and we go to the beach.
Winter can be very beautiful and exciting. We go on vacations, or some of us go to summer camp.
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Article #73 Autumn your back and look up at the
Some people call autumn the "fall." clouds.
You can call it either one. Summer days are lazy days.
Autumn is the time when the leaves change color. We don't have to do school work.
They change from green to beautiful shades of gold, We listen to the buzzing of the bees.
orange and red. We watch the birds as they fly from tree to tree.

We go down to the pond and toss rocks into the water. in the morning and one at night.
We eat ice cream, and we have barbecues. He told me to drink a lot of fluids.
Some of my friend's parents have boats, so we go for He told me to get plenty of sleep.
rides in their boats. I did exactly what the doctor told me to do.
Some of my friends go to their cottages. It wasn't very long before I was feeling well again.
They have cottages on lakes. I think that I might like to be a doctor when I grow up.
Some of my friends even have summer jobs. I would like to make people feel better.
My best friend works at the supermarket. ----------------------------------------------------
My father pays me to do jobs for him. Article #76 The Dentist
I cut the grass, take out the garbage and wash the car. My friend's father is a dentist.
I like to be outside in the sunshine. He has an office near my house.
On Sundays, my mother will pack a picnic lunch, and we I went to see him on Thursday.
go down to the park. His nurse told me to sit in a very big chair.
Sometimes we play baseball. She tied a bib under my chin.
There is also a tennis court at the park. The dentist came in.
I am a very good tennis player. He examined my teeth with some shiny silver tools.
My sister just likes to swing on the swings and slide He looked at my front teeth and my back teeth.
down the slide. He told me that the back teeth were called molars.
We eat our sandwiches and watch out for the ants that He told me to "open wide."
always seem to be at picnics. He had a little mirror that he used to look at my teeth.
After we have our lunch, my sister and I run off to play He said that I had good strong teeth.
with the other children. He told me that I didn't have any cavities.
My Dad has a nap, and my Mother reads her book. I told him that I didn't eat a lot of candies and that I
My skin gets brown from the sun in the summer. always brushed my teeth after every
Summer is my favorite season. meal.
I like the sounds, smells and feelings that come with the He said that was very good.
summer sun. He asked me if I flossed my teeth, and I said, "Yes, I use
Summer is a lot of fun. dental floss every day."
I wish summer could go on forever. He told me that my teeth were healthy because I took
---------------------------------------------------- very good care of them.
Article #75 The Doctor He left and told me to keep up the good work.
I didn't feel very well last week. The dental hygienist came in, and she said that she
I had a sore throat and a fever. would clean my teeth for me.
My mother took me to see the doctor. She scraped my teeth with a sharp tool, and then she put
When we got there, the nurse took my name and said some polish on my teeth and
that the doctor would be with me began to clean them.
soon. When she was done, she told me to spit into a bowl, and
The doctor was a very nice man in a white jacket. then I rinsed my mouth out with
I had seen the doctor before when I had my tonsils out at water.
the hospital. I looked into a mirror and saw that my teeth were very
The doctor took a light and looked in my ears. shiny and white.
He put a stick on my tongue, and he shone his light into If I take care of my teeth, I'll have them forever.
my mouth. I would like to keep my teeth healthy and white.
He looked at my throat. I like to smile.
He said that my throat was a bit swollen and red. ----------------------------------------------------
He felt my neck and said that my glands were swollen. Article #77 The School Play
He took my temperature and said that it was quite high. We are putting on a play at school.
He listened to my heart, and he made me cough. Some of the students are actors in the play.
He asked me some questions. Some people are building the sets.
He said that he might have to do some tests. Some people will sew costumes, and some people will
He sent me to get some blood taken out of my arm. be makeup artists.
I was scared, but it didn't really hurt. The teacher is the director of the play.
The doctor gave me some pills and told me to take one The play will be held on a big stage in the gymnasium.

The curtains will open, the lights will go on, and the play It is best to stay calm and talk things over.
will begin. Emotions come from inside you, but they show on your
It will be very exciting. face.
All of our families will come to see the play. People can tell when you are mad, or sad or happy.
They will clap when the play is over. I prefer to look happy.
My friend is very good at cutting wood and building Sometimes I even smile when I am feeling sad, and the
things. smile makes me feel a little better.
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My other friend, Michael, is an artist, so he is painting Article #79 My First Job
the set so that it looks like a forest. I just got a job at the grocery store.
My friend Marie likes to put makeup on people, so she is This is my first job.
a makeup artist. I will receive a pay cheque every two weeks.
She will put makeup on me so that I will look like an old I wear a uniform.
woman. The uniform has the name of the grocery store on it.
Some of the mothers helped to sew the costumes. I have many jobs at the grocery store.
The play is called "Hansel and Gretel." I have to collect all the carts from the parking lot and
I will play the part of the witch. bring them back into the store.
The boy who plays Hansel has to wear shorts and a shirt. I have to put all the produce out for the people to see.
I wear a witch's hat and a black dress. I will be putting out the vegetables.
I also carry a broom. There are carrots, lettuce, cabbages, cucumbers and
Some of the people in my class will be dressed like trees beans to put out this morning.
and flowers. I also have to put the fruit out on the stands so that it
This is a musical play, and the trees and flowers will sing looks nice.
to Hansel and Gretel as they The oranges roll away when I put them out, so I have to
walk through the forest. be careful.
I can hardly wait for opening night. I put out the apples, bananas and grapes.
I want my family and friends to see me acting on stage. I stack boxes up so that people can buy cereal and
I hope that they like the play. cookies.
We have all learned our lines and worked very hard at I have to be careful, or the boxes will fall.
making this play a success. There are cans of things which also need to be placed on
---------------------------------------------------- the shelves.
Article #78 Emotions ----------------------------------------------------
Do you ever think about your emotions? Article #80 The Lie
What kinds of things make you sad? Yesterday I told a lie.
I get sad when I get a bad mark in school, or when I don't feel very good about it.
someone that I like moves away. I was bouncing a ball in the kitchen, and the ball
I sometimes see sad movies that make me cry. bounced up and broke a cup.
I don't like to be sad. It was one of my mother's best cups, so I was afraid that
I don't like to have a frown on my face. she would be mad.
I like to be happy. I put the broken cup back on the table, and I didn't tell
I am happy most of the time. anyone that I had broken it.
Parties make me happy. That night, my mother asked who had broken the cup.
Being with my friends makes me happy. My brother said, "not me."
Lots of things make me happy. My sister said, "I didn't do it."
If someone tells me a joke, I laugh. I said, "I didn't break the cup," but I was lying.
I enjoy laughing. My mother said that we would all be punished, if
Funny movies make me laugh. someone didn't tell the truth and say
I think that people look the best when they smile. who broke the cup.
What kinds of things make you mad? I still did not tell her that I had broken it.
I get mad when my brother breaks one of my toys. She gave us one more chance, and said that she wasn't
I try not to show it when I get mad. mad about the cup; she just
My parents get mad at me if I come home late. wanted us to be honest.
I don't think anger is a good emotion. I still didn't say anything.

My brother, sister and I all got sent to our rooms. My mother used to collect dolls when she was a little
We had to stay in our rooms all morning. girl.
My brother said that it wasn't fair. The dolls wore costumes from different countries.
I felt very bad because my brother and sister were being My friend John's hobby is painting.
punished because of me. He does oil painting.
I went to my mother and told her that I had broken the He has even sold some of his paintings.
cup. He is a good artist.
She said that she was not upset about the broken cup. My friend Linda sews.
She knew that it was an accident. She has made clothes for herself and some of her
She was disappointed in me because I hadn't come friends.
forward and told the truth. Maybe Linda will be a fashion designer when she gets
She said that she wouldn't have punished me if I had older.
been honest with her. Sometimes people's hobbies lead them into their careers.
I told my brother and sister that I was sorry. ----------------------------------------------------
I felt bad because they were punished because I was Article #82 Christmas
dishonest. In December, Christmas comes.
I told my mother that I was sorry that I had lied to her. We get a holiday from school, and our parents get a few
I told her that I had learned a lesson. days off from work.
Honesty is the best policy. Our family gets ready for Christmas by decorating the
It is better to tell the truth. house.
It is not a good feeling when people don't trust you. We decorate inside and out.
I have learned that lying just hurts people. On the outside of the house we put up lights that twinkle
Sometimes it is hard to be honest, but it is the best way and glow.
to be. We have a wooden Santa Claus and reindeer set that my
Article #81 Hobbies father puts up on the roof.
A lot of people have hobbies. Inside, we put up a Christmas tree.
Hobbies are interesting things that people like to do in Some years we have a real tree.
their spare time. Real pine trees smell nice, but you have to be careful
My father has a hobby. that they don't dry out and start a
He has a model railroad set that he put together. fire.
A tiny electric train runs through make-believe villages This year we have an artificial tree.
and travels through tunnels and We hang tinsel and ornaments on the tree.
over mountains. We also hang strands of lights on the tree and put a star
My father also enjoys sailing. at the top.
He has a real sailboat that he takes us out on. Everyone thinks that the tree is beautiful when we turn
He is teaching me how to sail. on the lights.
I like to collect things. We place gifts under the tree.
I collect comic books, stamps and coins. There is a gift for me under the tree.
I trade comic books with some of my friends, and It is wrapped in red paper, and it has a big green bow on
sometimes I buy comic books at stores. it.
Some of the very old comic books are worth a lot of Red and green are the Christmas colors.
money. On Christmas Eve, my brother and sister and I will hang
I have stamps from all over the world. our stockings near the fireplace.
Whenever any of my friends get a letter from a faraway Santa Claus comes down the chimney and fills our
place, they save the stamps for stockings full of toys and goodies.
me. On Christmas morning, it is exciting to see what Santa
I have stamps from England, Japan, Australia and even has left for you.
Russia. My mother will make a big turkey dinner for us on
I use a magnifying glass to look at the stamps, and I Christmas day.
keep them in a special album. We will have lots of vegetables and good tasting foods to
I don't have too many coins yet, but I have a very old go with the turkey.
dime from Canada, and I have a We will have dessert too.
coin with a hole in it from Africa. Some of my family like Christmas pudding, but I will

just have ice cream. their pods.
Last year some carolers came to the door. She grows lettuce and tomatoes too.
It was snowing outside. We have so many tomatoes that we always give some to
They stood in the snow and sang Christmas carols to us. our neighbors.
My father gave them some money, and my mother gave My mother sends us outside to pick lettuce and tomatoes
them some hot chocolate to whenever we have a salad.
warm them up. My favorite vegetables are carrots.
They had lovely voices, and they sang some of my Their tops grow above the earth, but the carrots are
favorite carols. below the dirt.
We also collect food, gifts and money for some of the When you pick them, you have to pull the carrots out
people in town who cannot afford from under the soil.
to have Christmas. Weeds also grow in the garden.
My family is collecting things for a poor family who live After a good rainfall, it seems that the weeds just spring
near here. up.
We had fun deciding which toys to buy for the children I pull the weeds out by their roots so that they won't
in that family. grow back.
It is a good feeling to share with people who do not have Weeds choke the good plants, so we don't want them in
as much as you do. our garden.
My parents have always taught us that Christmas is a Gardening is a good hobby.
time for giving, not receiving. You get fresh air, sunshine and exercise.
I think they're right. You even get beautiful, colourful flowers and nice fresh
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The garden is very interesting. Article #84 The Pet Store
I sometimes go outside and I watch all the things that go On Saturday, my parents took us to the pet store.
on in the garden. They had everything that you would need if you had a
It smells wonderful in the flower garden. pet.
There are red, white, pink and yellow roses that have a They had dog food, collars and leashes for dogs.
sweet smell. They had treats to give your dog, and brushes to brush
I watch the bees as they take pollen from the roses. your dog.
There are tiny bugs that live on the rose bushes. For cats, they had food, toys, and litter boxes.
My mother tries to get rid of the little bugs, but it is For birds, they had seed and cages.
difficult to get rid of them. There was a section for fish.
She is glad to see the red ladybugs, who eat the little They had fish in big tanks and little bowls.
bugs. In the big tanks, there were colorful fish swimming
The birds like the sunflowers. around.
They like to eat sunflower seeds. The girl who worked there said that they were tropical
There is a birdbath in the garden. fish.
The blackbirds and swallows go in there to take a drink There were goldfish in the smaller fishbowls.
or have a bath. I saw the girl get a goldfish out with a little net.
I sometimes see a robin or a blue jay in there too. She sold it to a boy who said he had another goldfish at
In the dirt there are little holes where the ants go in and home.
out. There was a very large cage with a parrot in it.
The ants are hard workers. I walked up to the cage, and the parrot said "hello."
I watch them as they work together as a team to bring I was surprised that the parrot could talk.
food to their nests. It could say a few things.
There are snails in the garden too. It said, "I love you," "pretty bird," and "bye-bye."
They carry their homes on their backs. I told my mother that I would like a parrot, but she said
They move slowly and leave a silvery trail as they go. that parrots need a lot of care and
They eat the leaves from my mother's plants. attention.
My mother also has vegetables growing in her garden. At the back of the store there were some puppies.
She grows green peas. They seemed glad to see me.
We like to pick those and eat the peas raw, right out of I stuck my hand into the cage, and one of them licked

my hand. Article #86 Transportation (2)
They were very lively. People move from place to place.
They were running around and chasing their own tails. There are lots of ways that you can move around from
In the next cage there were two kittens. one place to another.
One of them was playing with a toy, and the other one Sometimes you can just move your feet and walk.
was asleep. Walking is good for you.
The kittens were very small. Some places are too far to walk to.
The one that was sleeping was curled up into a ball. You might have to ride a bicycle or ride on a skateboard.
I couldn't even see her face. Some places are too far away to ride your bicycle to.
I didn't want to leave the pet store. You might have to drive in a car, or a van, or even a
I was wishing that I could take all of the animals home truck.
with me. My father has a car.
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Article #85 My First Day of School I have never been in a big truck.
I remember my first day of school. Trucks are usually used to carry big loads from one city
I was excited, but I was afraid. to another.
I held my mother's hand as we walked to the school. I would like to be a truck driver.
When we got near the school, I wouldn't let her hold my I would travel all over and sit high up in the cab.
hand anymore. I have been in a taxi cab.
I didn't want to look like a baby. Once, my mother and I took a taxi to the hospital.
We got to the school. There was a special meter in the taxi.
The school looked very big and frightening. When we finished our taxi ride, the driver looked at the
There were children outside on the playground. meter to find out how much
They all looked very big. money we owed him.
I looked at them, and some of them looked at me. I once rode a horse.
I felt very small. I sat in the saddle and held on tight to the reins.
My mother and I went into the school and found the The horse ran very fast.
kindergarten room. It was a bumpy ride, and I was afraid that I would fall
There were children in there. off the horse.
Most of them were the same size as me. Not too many people around here use horses for
My mother spoke to the kindergarten teacher. transportation.
The teacher was very nice. They used to use horses for transportation in the old
She said my name, and she introduced me to some of the days.
other children. If you want to travel very far away, you have to go on a
I already knew some of the children because they lived train, a plane, or a boat.
near me. If you are in a hurry, it is best to take a plane.
I began to play with some of the things that were in the Planes fly through the air very fast.
classroom. Trains go along the tracks.
There were toy trucks, coloring books, and even a doll Sometimes I can hear the train whistle from my house.
house. Boats take a long time to cross the ocean.
I soon forgot to be scared, and I began to play with the Great big boats that cross the oceans are called ships.
other children. If you like to take it easy and look out at the water, then
I didn't even notice that my mother had left the room. ships are a good way to travel.
In school we sang songs, played some games and They say that the world is a lot smaller now because of
listened as the teacher read us a story. transportation.
I had a lot of fun on my first day of school. People can travel to all parts of the world quickly and
I even drew a picture of my teacher. easily.
I took the picture home, and my mother put it on the The world is not really smaller, but it has become easy to
refrigerator. get to faraway places.
I like school. ----------------------------------------------------
It is a good place to meet new friends and learn all about Article #87 Television
the world. Do you watch television?
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I watch cartoons on Saturday mornings. other.
Cartoons make me laugh. In Quebec, many of the people speak French.
My brother and I each have our favorite cartoons. In the Maritime Provinces, the people like to play their
We have trouble deciding which cartoons we will watch. own kind of music.
On Saturday afternoons we like to watch sports. They play fiddles and accordions, and many of them
My brother really likes to watch baseball, but usually my dance very well.
mother tells us to go out and Nunavut is in the north, so life is quite different there.
play on a Saturday afternoon. The people who live in the new territory of Nunavut are
On week nights we have our own favorite shows. very close to wildlife.
I like shows about outer space and monsters. They do a lot of hunting and fishing.
My brother likes comedies. It can get very cold up in the Arctic where Nunavut is.
He likes to laugh. I live in Ontario.
My mother likes shows about real life situations. Even within Ontario life can be quite different.
She likes to watch the news. The capital of Ontario is Toronto.
She says that the news is important. Toronto is a very busy city with lots of apartments,
She watches the news and weather to find out what is offices and shops.
going on in the world. Toronto is an exciting place, and it has a lot to offer.
Sometimes she watches real life shows about doctors or There are theatres and restaurants to suit every taste.
policemen. The culture in Toronto is very diverse.
My father doesn't watch television. If you drive a few miles north of Toronto, you will find
He says that he would rather read a good book or the places that are tranquil and
newspaper. peaceful.
My dad gets all his news from the newspaper. Many people leave Toronto on the weekends and drive
My favorite thing is to sit in front of the television with a to their cottages where they find
bag of popcorn and a bottle of rest and relaxation.
pop. Canada is made up of many different cultures.
I sit there and change the channels with the remote People of many different ethnic backgrounds live in
control. harmony in Canada.
I change channels and watch a few different shows at That is why I like Canada.
once. In Canada we celebrate our differences.
My mother won't let me watch too much television. ----------------------------------------------------
She doesn't want me to get lazy. Article #89 Food
Television is good if you don't spend too much time What kinds of food do you like to eat?
watching it. I am lucky, because in Canada there are many foods to
You can learn a lot from television if you watch the choose from.
educational channels. I like to eat hot dogs, hamburgers, and steak.
I learned about dinosaurs and rainforests last week just These are all meat products.
from watching television. I also like cheese, ice cream and yogurt.
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Article #88 My Country I like vegetables.
I live in Canada. My favorite vegetables are broccoli, cabbage, carrots
It is a very large country that is made up of ten provinces and peas.
and three territories. I eat a lot of fruit.
Most of the provinces and territories are quite unique. I eat whichever fruit is in season.
For example, in Saskatchewan the land is flat, and it is In strawberry season, I eat a lot of strawberries.
not surrounded by water. In peach season, I eat many peaches.
They grow wheat in Saskatchewan. Sometimes, my mother will make a peach pie.
British Columbia has mountains. Many different crops grow in Canada.
I have never been to British Columbia, but I hear that it We have many orchards and farms.
is very beautiful. Fresh fruit and vegetables are plentiful in Canada.
Nova Scotia is on the Atlantic Ocean, so there are many Meat and fish are also plentiful here.
fishermen out there. In Canada, we have a lot of different foods to choose
The people in the provinces are even different from each from.

In my city, there are a lot of Italian restaurants. The last thing that we saw at the zoo was the elephant.
My favorite food at the Italian restaurant is pizza. He was enormous.
My parents would rather have spaghetti or lasagna. He looked at us; then he raised his trunk and made a
There are Greek restaurants, Mexican restaurants and loud sound.
Chinese restaurants; in fact, there It made us jump.
are restaurants from most cultures. ----------------------------------------------------
I can go around from restaurant to restaurant and pretend Article #91 The Museum
that I am traveling the world The museum was very interesting.
and trying all the different foods from around the world. There were so many things in the museum that I would
Sometimes I eat things that aren't good for me. need more time to really see
I eat potato chips and candies. everything.
These foods aren't part of a nutritious diet, but they are There were clothes from the past.
fun to eat. I don't know how people wore some of those things.
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Article #90 The Zoo I like to wear my jeans.
My class took a trip to the Toronto Zoo. There were things from wars.
I had a wonderful time there. There were bullets, and cannons and even uniforms from
My favorite animals were the lions. the soldiers.
They look very powerful and strong. I don't think that war is a good thing, but it is good to
They say that the lion is the king of the forest, and I remember the past and honor the
think that title suits him. people who died for your country.
The monkeys were funny. There was an old fire truck at the museum.
They were looking at us just as much as we looked at This fire truck was pulled by a horse.
them. There were some very old photographs of the firemen
They were swinging from branches and doing tricks to putting out fires.
impress us. There were rooms in the museum that were set up like
There was a baby monkey that was clinging to its an old house.
mother's back. It was very cute. There were antique irons and sewing machines.
The tigers were pacing back and forth. The women used to clean the clothes with a washboard.
They seemed restless. There were no modern appliances back then.
The stripes on a tiger are very beautiful. I'm glad that we have electricity and modern appliances.
We watched the tall giraffes as they nibbled leaves off The things that we have make life so much easier.
the tallest trees. There were mummies from Egypt at the museum.
We spoke to a colorful parrot that spoke back to us. I was fascinated by those.
We saw exotic animals that we had never seen before. There were artifacts from the Indians.
Some of them were very strange. There were arrowheads and cradles that the babies slept
There were different types of bears there. in.
There were black bears. I tried my best to see everything, but it was almost
I saw a black bear once when I was camping up north. impossible.
We saw polar bears. The museum is a good place to learn about your past.
Polar bears are white. I tried to imagine my grandparents using some of the
They like the cold. things that were on display at the
We even saw panda bears. museum.
One of my friends bought a toy panda bear from the gift ----------------------------------------------------
shop because she thought that Article #92 The Police
the pandas were so cute. My mother always told me that if I was lost I could go
We saw slithery snakes. up to a policeman and that he
Some of the snakes had very bright skins. would help me to find my way home.
Most of the girls were afraid of the snakes. I never did get lost, but I always remembered what my
The zoo keeper was looking after the snakes, and one of mother told me about the police.
them hissed at him. I think policemen look very nice in their uniforms.
He has to be very careful when he works with the I see police officers drive by in their police cars.
snakes. In my town we even have police officers on bicycles.

Policemen and policewomen have a job that can He was dressed in an animal skin, and he carried a big
sometimes be dangerous. stick.
They have to catch people who break the law. I didn't want him to see me, so I hid behind a tree.
Sometimes, they have to chase people or try to calm He didn't speak any language that I could understand.
people down. He grunted at someone who must have been in the
To be a police officer you need a lot of training. distance.
It is important to be able to deal with people effectively. Then, I felt the earth shake beneath my feet.
A police officer came to our school. I heard giant thumps on the ground as the floor of the
He had a police dog with him. jungle shook.
The officer showed us how the dog could track down The man in the animal skin began to run.
criminals. I saw why he was running.
The dog was very smart. A giant dinosaur appeared above the tops of the trees.
He could even find things that were hidden. It was bigger than anything I had ever seen.
Criminals sometimes hide things that they don't want the My heart began to pound in my chest.
police to find. It was coming toward me.
The policeman told us that he and his dog were partners. I ran toward my time machine and jumped in.
His dog lives at his house with the policeman and his I set the dial for the twenty-first century.
family. The machine whirred and buzzed.
Sometimes I see police cars on the side of the road. My time machine landed in the twenty-first century.
The police stop people who are speeding or are not I got away just in time.
wearing their seatbelts. ----------------------------------------------------
The police officers warn people or give out tickets. Article #94 A Baby
Sometimes they even have to arrest people. My aunt just had a baby girl.
Police officers are just doing their job when they arrest We went to the hospital to visit my aunt and to see the
people. new baby.
Some people need to be arrested and put in jail to make My aunt was feeling fine, although she was just a bit
it safer for the rest of us. tired.
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Article #93 Pretending babies behind it.
I like to pretend. She pointed to a crib with a baby in it.
I like to make up things that aren't real. The baby was wrapped in a pink blanket.
I use my imagination. We all said how pretty the baby looked.
I was pretending that I was in a time machine. I couldn't believe how tiny the baby was.
I set the date for a prehistoric time. She was asleep, so we couldn't see her eyes.
I turned on the time machine, and it buzzed and whirred When the baby went home, we went to visit her.
and spun madly. We heard the baby.
When it stopped spinning, I opened the door and stepped She was crying.
out into a very thick jungle. My aunt said that the baby was hungry.
I listened carefully to the sounds of the jungle. My aunt had a baby bottle full of warm milk.
I could hear strange animal noises, and the leaves were She fed the baby with it.
rustling. The baby was happy after that.
I wasn't sure if I had gone back in time or had just My aunt patted the baby on the back until the baby
landed in a jungle somewhere in the burped, and then the baby fell asleep.
twenty first century. I held the baby.
It didn't take me long to realize that I had indeed gone I looked at her tiny fingers and tiny toes.
back in time. I was very careful with her.
A very strange bird-like creature with a large beak flew She opened her eyes and looked at me.
overhead. I spoke to the baby, but I knew that she could not
I had never seen anything like it in my life. understand me.
I took a few steps out into the long grass and ferns. Babies have to learn to walk and talk.
I didn't want to go too far away from my time machine. My aunt changed the baby.
I heard a noise over on my right side. Babies wear diapers, so they need to be changed often.
There was a man who looked quite different from me. The baby has a lot of toys, but she is still too young to

play with them. and she also works very hard.
My aunt says that it won't be long before the baby is My dad is the principal of a high school.
crawling and trying to talk. He works at the school all day, and often has to go to
Babies are cute. meetings at night.
I have seen pictures of myself when I was a baby, and He deals with parents, students and staff.
it's hard to believe that I was once There is always something that he has to deal with.
that small. He has a lot on his mind.
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Article #95 A Wedding always has time for my brothers,
The church bells are ringing. my sister and me.
I am inside the church waiting for my cousin to walk If I go to him with a problem, he will sit down and
down the aisle. discuss it with me.
Today is her wedding day. He doesn't yell.
She is a bride. He is always very logical, and he tries to think of the
The organist is playing a song on the organ. best way to deal with things.
We all stand up and watch my cousin walk down the My dad is a very patient man.
aisle. Once, I spilled some ink on some papers that he was
She is arm in arm with her father. working on.
She is dressed in a long white dress and a veil. I thought that he would be mad, but he didn't get angry.
She looks so beautiful. He said that it was okay.
She looks like a princess. He takes time out to do things with us.
The man who she is going to marry is standing at the He has taken my brothers fishing.
front of the church. He takes me to the arena to skate, and he helps my sister
He is the groom. to write her essays and
He looks nice too. assignments.
He is wearing a suit, and he has a flower in his lapel. He always makes us laugh,
The minister says words to the couple which will make and he makes us feel like we are very special to him.
them man and wife. He is a very good father,
The bride and groom smile at each other, but they seem and on Father's Day I always buy him a card that tells
to be a little bit nervous. him just how much he means to
The give each other gold rings to wear to symbolize that me.
they are married. I think it is important to have good parents.
They kiss each other and walk out of the church as the I hope that when I have children I will be a good parent
organist plays joyous music. like my parents are to me.
Some of the people in the church cried at the wedding, Parents give children the foundation that they need to
but not because they were sad. live good lives.
Everyone in the church is very happy for the couple. ----------------------------------------------------
A photographer takes pictures of the happy couple. Article #97 My Mother
We wish them well and look forward to the reception My mother does so many things.
where we will have a dinner, and we She has a job at a dress store; she cooks our meals; she
will dance and have a good time until it is very late. cleans the house; she feeds the
The bride will throw her bouquet of flowers, and it is pets, and she still finds time to spend with us.
said that whoever catches the My mother is always busy, but she says that her favorite
bouquet will be the next bride. time is time that she spends
The next day, the bride and groom will leave for their with us.
honeymoon. My mother works from Monday to Friday.
My cousin and her husband are going to Mexico for their When she comes home from work, she makes something
honeymoon. for supper.
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Article #96 My Dad them.
My dad is the man whom I respect the most in my life. After supper she helps us with our homework, or she sits
He works very hard to make the money that supports us. down to watch television.
My mother has a job too, Some nights she goes shopping, and she takes whoever

wants to go with her. He opened the door to the bedroom, and a tiny puppy
Mothers are a little bit of everything. came running out.
My mother is like a teacher when she helps us with our We were all very excited.
homework. Our surprise was a puppy.
She is like a nurse when she looks after us when we're It was a little baby spaniel.
ill. The puppy loved all of us.
She is like a cook when she makes meals for us. She ran around and licked all of our faces.
She says that cleaning the house is her least favorite We had always wanted a dog.
thing. We take turns feeding the puppy and taking her out for
She says that the house gets dirty again right after you walks.
clean it. She is growing quickly and will soon be an adult dog.
She gets my father, my brothers, sister and me to help We all agree that the puppy was the nicest surprise that
her with the cleaning. my dad could have given us.
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irons them if they need it. Article #99 Rhyming Words
My mother says that there are not enough hours in a day. Sometimes my friends and I play a game.
We try to help my mother as much as we can. It's something we made up, so it doesn't have a name.
There is a lot of work involved in keeping a home neat We like to take words that rhyme.
and organized. We put them together line by line.
Most of my friends' mothers work. Do you get the picture now?
Mothers are the people who you go to when you need to We're playing the game, and this is how.
be comforted. I might say I like to drive a car.
Mothers are the people who can make you feel better. I really don't like to go very far.
I'm glad that I have the mother that I have. If I decide to take a walk,
My mother is caring and funny. I'd go with a friend so that we could talk.
She is fun to be around. Do you see that these lines rhyme?
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Article #98 A Surprise We could talk about school or even playing.
Last Friday my dad came home from work and said that Do you know what I am saying?
he had a surprise for us. Rhyming words is easy to do.
We tried to guess what the surprise might be. It's fun for me; it can be fun for you.
My brother guessed that we were going out for dinner. Just join in and say something
My dad said "no." Or make it into a song that you can sing.
My other brother asked if my father had tickets to a There are so many words that rhyme with others.
hockey game. Like "smile" and "mile" and "mothers" and "brothers."
My dad said "no." I could spend all day just making up these things.
My sister asked if we were going on a trip. I could let my imagination fly on wings
My dad said "no." Up to the clouds and back to my mind.
My mother knew what the surprise was, so she just stood There are so many rhymes that I can find.
and smiled at us. There are some words that are hard to find rhymes for.
I guessed that we might be getting a swimming pool. I don't use those words anymore.
My dad said "no." I like to choose words that are easy to rhyme.
We were getting very frustrated trying to guess what the Like "cat" and "bat" or "lime" and "time."
surprise might be. So give it a try, I know you'll have fun.
My brother asked how big the surprise was. I'll say "goodbye," my rhyming is done.
My dad said that the surprise was quite small. ----------------------------------------------------
We were not sure what the surprise could be. Article #100 Homework
"Will we all like it?" I asked. Sometimes, my teacher gives us homework.
"Yes" my dad replied. I don't mind doing my homework except when the
Every one of you will love this surprise. weather is really nice, and all my
We heard a noise. friends are outside.
It was a crying noise. On those nights, I'd rather be outside with them, so I try
"Your surprise wants to see you," my dad said. to get my homework done

quickly. What is the opposite of dirty?
Tonight, I have some English homework. Clean is the opposite of dirty.
We have been reading a book. Big is the opposite of small.
We have to read a chapter of the book and answer the Man is the opposite of woman.
questions at the end of the chapter. Boy is the opposite of girl.
It is an interesting book, so the homework for this is Sometimes people think the opposite things than other
quite easy. people.
My math homework is not so easy. Someone might be wrong and someone might be right.
I have to do some addition and subtraction. The opposite of mother is father.
I don't mind that, but there are some problems that need See if you can think of some opposites.
to be solved. It is cold in the winter, and it is hot in the summer.
The problems involve addition, subtraction and My father is very tall, and my brother is very short.
multiplication. A rock is hard, but a pillow is soft.
I am not too good with numbers. An ocean is deep, but a puddle is shallow.
I need to work harder on my math. I might tell the truth, but I might tell a lie.
I just finished a project for history. All of these things are opposites.
I had to make a map of Canada with diagrams showing The morning is bright, but the night is dark.
the routes of all the explorers. A feather is light, but an elephant is heavy.
It was an interesting project because I have been to some Sugar is sweet, but a lemon is sour.
of the places that the explorers A jet plane is fast, but a turtle is slow.
went to. I can go out in the day, or I can go out at night.
I don't have any science homework. I might love to swim, or I might hate to swim.
At school, we are growing bean plants. It is interesting to see how many opposites you can think
We go in every day and see how the plants have grown. up.
We write down all the changes that occur in the plant I could say hello, but I think it's time to say goodbye.
every day. Article #102 The Smart Paperboy
The only other homework that I have is geography. In my town there is a paperboy who just got an award
I have a map of Canada, and I have to write the names of for his actions.
all the provinces and their This boy delivered the local newspaper every morning.
capitals on it. One of the people to whom he delivered the paper was
It won't take me long to do that because I know all the an elderly man.
provinces. This man lived alone.
When my homework is all done, I will go outside and The paperboy had often spoken to the man, so he knew
play ball with my friends until it is that the man lived alone.
time to come in. The paperboy always left the newspaper in the man's
I am a good student. mailbox.
I get good marks because I like school. One morning the boy noticed that the man had not
My favorite subjects are physical education, English and picked up his newspaper or his mail
history. from the day before.
Math is my least favorite subject, but I'm trying to The boy felt that something was not right.
improve my marks in that. All day at school the boy had a feeling that something
---------------------------------------------------- might be wrong with the man.
Article #101 Opposites After school, the boy went back to the man's house to
Some things are opposites of each other. see if he had taken his mail and newspapers.
The opposite of black is white. The newspapers and mail were still in the mailbox.
The opposite of happy is sad. The boy knocked on the man's door.
If I am at the opposite side of the room from you, it He could hear a faint voice, but could not hear what the
means that I am at the other side of person was saying.
the room than you are on. He tried to open the door, but it was locked.
The opposite of up is down and the opposite of left is The boy knew that something wasn't right, so he went
right. home and called the police station.
Do you know what the opposite of young would be? He explained to the police that the man lived alone.
Old is the opposite of young. He gave the address of the man's house to the police.

The police knocked on the door, and they also heard the It is interesting to discover all the stories that there are
faint voice. about Niagara Falls.
The police got into the house and found the man lying at ----------------------------------------------------
the bottom of the stairs. Article #104 The Library
The man had fallen and broken his hip. One of my favorite places is the library.
The man had not been able to get up. I go there to get books for school, and I go there to get
He had been afraid that nobody would find him. books for pleasure.
He was very grateful to the paperboy for caring enough I often read mysteries for fun.
to get the police. In the summer, I read lots of mysteries.
The boy got an award. I like to sit outside and read.
The man said that the boy was a hero. In the winter, I have to read books for school.
The police said that the boy was an example of a very I go to the library to find out things for my projects.
good citizen. I often use the dictionary and the atlas.
The paperboy and the man are very good friends. Some of my friends go with me, and we sit at the tables
The man will never forget what the paperboy did for and do our homework.
him. We can't make a lot of noise in the library.
---------------------------------------------------- People have to be quiet when they are in a library.
Article #103 Niagara Falls When I first went to the library, I was confused about
I live in Niagara Falls. how to find books.
Niagara Falls is a famous place. The librarian showed me how to use the computer to
A lot of tourists visit here every year. find books.
Most of the tourists come to see the waterfalls. Now I am able to do all my research myself.
The waterfalls are very beautiful and powerful. I have read some very interesting books.
At night they shine lights on the falls that make them I have learned a lot from library books.
even more dramatic. I always bring the books back on time so I don't get a
Tourists line up against the railings to watch the water as fine.
it tumbles into the Niagara River. I am collecting books at home.
There are other things in Niagara Falls that the tourists People often give me books for gifts.
like to visit. Soon I will have my own library.
There are a lot of gift shops and museums. Reading is a good hobby.
There are many hotels that the tourists can stay at. Everyone in my family likes to read.
Tourism is very important to Niagara Falls. The library has other things besides books.
Many people work in the tourism industry. There are videos at the library.
There are many jobs in the tourism industry. There are also compact discs at the library.
You can take a special bus and tour Niagara Falls. I have a library card so I can get books, videos or
You can ride in a horse-drawn carriage in Niagara-on- compact discs whenever I want to.
the-Lake, or you can take a balloon My mother sometimes goes to the library to look at the
ride over the falls from the American side. magazines.
You can even ride in a helicopter over the falls. She gets some good recipes from the magazines.
Niagara Falls is very busy in the summertime. My father looks for books on how to build things.
Summer is the time when most tourists visit here. He is building some bookshelves for me at the moment.
Sometimes the tourists think it raining near the falls, but He found the instructions in a book.
it is only the mist that rises from the mighty waterfalls. My little brother reads children's books.
There are many legends and stories connected to Niagara He likes books about trains.
Falls. I have liked books ever since I was very small.
There is a special legend called "The Maid of the Mist." My mother says that reading is a good habit to get into.
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they were more powerful than the falls. Article #105 When I Grow Up
Some of them went over the falls in barrels, and others I have been thinking about what I'd like to be when I
walked on tightropes over the falls. grow up.
Both of those things are very dangerous. There are so many choices.
I stay behind the railings when I look at the falls. I could be a principal like my father.
I know just how powerful the falls are. I could be a teacher.

I like animals. Some people have yellow hair.
Maybe I should be a veterinarian. Daffodils and dandelions are yellow.
My cat just went to the veterinarian to get her shots. White is a common color, especially in the winter.
I don't think my cat was too happy to be there. Snow is white.
I could be a farmer and grow vegetables. Clouds are white.
Maybe I could be a doctor and cure people. Polar bears, some dogs and some cats are white.
If I was good enough, I could be a famous sports person There are white flowers that grow.
or a singer. Some flowers are red.
I could be an actor on television or in the movies. Roses can be red.
Maybe I would like to be a policeman or a fireman. Blood is red.
I could rescue people. Sometimes the sky is red at night or in the morning.
I can play the piano. Artists use all these colors to make beautiful paintings.
Maybe I should be a musician. Nature used all these colors to make the beautiful earth.
I could be a lawyer. We are fortunate to be surrounded by beauty.
I sometimes watch shows about lawyers defending We should do our part to make sure that nature stays
people. beautiful and clean.
Lawyers have to be able to speak well. ----------------------------------------------------
I could be a carpenter and work with wood, or I could be Article #107 Making Friends
a welder and work with metal. I used to be very shy.
There are just so many jobs. I would not go up to someone that I did not know and
I could work in a restaurant. say hello.
I could cook food, or I could serve food. I was afraid that people would not want to talk to me.
I could be an airline pilot or the captain of a ship. I have changed.
I could be a repairman or an artist. I have become less shy.
The world is full of jobs. I have learned that making friends is easy to do.
Some of the jobs require a lot of education. All you have to do is say hello.
Some require a little bit of training, and some require a Most people will respond to a smile and a friendly hello.
lot of training. People will begin to talk to you about little things in
It's all up to me. their lives.
I can be whatever I want to be. You will soon realize that you have something in
---------------------------------------------------- common with that person.
Article #106 Favorite Colors Whenever I start talking to a new person I find that there
My very favorite color is purple. is some interest that we share.
There are not a lot of things that are purple. Maybe we know some of the same people, or we went to
Some grapes are purple. the same school.
Sometimes the sky looks purple. Often we find that we like the same music or the same
My second favorite color is blue. movies.
Some things are blue. It is easy to have a conversation with someone once you
The sky is blue, and water is blue. find a topic that you both can
Many people have blue eyes. relate to.
Green is a very common color in nature. The most important part to making friends is to listen to
Trees are green in the summer. what the other person says.
Some trees are green all year long. If you take an interest in them, they are sure to take an
Grass is green. interest in you.
Sometimes water looks green. I have learned many things from meeting people.
Many People have green eyes. I have had many fascinating conversations, and I have
Many vegetables are green. made a lot of good friends.
Broccoli, cabbage, beans, lettuce, peas, and cucumbers One day a girl came up to me and said that she was lost.
are all green. She couldn't find her way to her English class.
Green vegetables are very good for you. I said that I was going to that class too.
Yellow is a bright color. I told her to come with me.
The sun looks yellow. We began talking, and we became very good friends.
Bananas are yellow. That was a few years ago.

She is still one of my best friends. Seconds turn into minutes.
Just think, if she hadn't been lost we might never have Minutes turn into hours.
become friends. Hours turn into days.
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Article #108 Getting Old Weeks turn into months, and months turn into years.
My grandfather is getting old. We measure our lives by time.
When I was younger, my grandfather would carry me on We are very concerned with time.
his shoulders, and we would go Even little children are very conscious of time.
for a walk. Little children often want to appear older, so if you ask a
Now, my grandfather cannot put me on his shoulders. three-year-old how old he is, he
He has a hard time walking, and he uses a cane. will often say three and a half.
My grandfather used to have lots of hair. Many of our sayings are based on time.
Now he is bald. "Give me a minute."
His skin doesn't look like it used to. "Hold on a second."
It is more wrinkled. "I'm running out of time."
My grandfather takes more naps than he used to. "Time's up."
He goes to the doctor's, and he takes pills for his heart. "I just want an hour of your time."
I love my grandfather very much. All of these are common things that we say, and they're
I don't like the fact that he is getting older, but my all based on time.
mother says that growing older is just We are a society that lives by the clock.
a fact of life. We almost all wear watches, and we glance at our
She says that we will all get older. watches a lot.
Sometimes my grandfather forgets things. Time is something that we can't see, but it is a big factor
My mother says to be patient. in our lives.
I am patient. How many times a day do you look at a watch or a
I try to help my grandfather as much as I can. clock?
I sometimes go for walks with him. I bet you'd be surprised at just how many times you do.
I help him to walk when he has trouble.
I cheer him up if I think he might be sad. Article #110 Amy
I get things for him, and I even read to him at night. Amy was a girl who came into our classroom.
He used to read to me when I was little. She had many things wrong with her.
Now his eyesight is bad, and he can't see very well. Amy was in a wheelchair, and she couldn't talk.
My grandfather tells me stories about when he was a She couldn't make her hands and feet do what she
boy. wanted them to do.
The world was a very different place then he tells me. We wondered why Amy would even be in our class,
His stories are interesting. because she really couldn't do much
Sometimes I wish we could trade places for a day so that of anything.
I would know what it felt like to Amy had a teaching assistant who had to stay with her
be old. all the time.
My grandfather doesn't complain. One day the teaching assistant got called away.
He jokes about his old bones. I had to look after Amy.
I spend a lot of time with my grandfather. I was afraid to look after her.
I hope that he is around for a long time. I really didn't know what to do.
---------------------------------------------------- I sat beside Amy, and I smiled at her.
Article #109 Time She smiled back at me.
Time is something that you should never waste. I never realized before that she had such a nice smile.
Once an hour is gone, it is gone forever. Amy made a noise.
You should make the most of every minute. It seemed like she wanted a crayon that was lying beside
Time is a funny thing. her.
Some days go by so slowly. I put the crayon into her hand.
Those are the days that you do things that aren't fun. She had trouble holding it, but eventually she got the
When you are having fun, time just flies by. crayon into her hand well enough
Time is made up of different units. so that she could make marks on the paper that was on

the tray in front of her. I remember what people were like when they were
Amy spent a long time making marks on the paper. younger.
She tried so hard to create whatever it was that she was I remember vacations that I took.
drawing. I remember days that seemed ordinary at the time, but
She worked for a long time. you never get to relive even the
I just watched her, and I gave her a lot of credit for not ordinary days.
giving up when she obviously had Memories are so precious.
so many problems. Cherish your memories, and keep them in a place close
When she was finally done, she picked up the paper with to your heart.
great difficulty.
With a look of pride on her face, she handed me the Article #112 Roommate Wanted
picture. Spacious two bedroom apartment with kitchen facilities.
It was for me. On the bus route to Brock University.
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I thanked Amy and smiled at her. Available from Sept. 1.
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Somebody once asked me what the most valuable things Three bedroom apartment in the downtown area.
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I thought about that for a long time. Within walking distance to stores and bus route.
Then I realized that most of the things that I had could Utilities not included.
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What I would not be able to replace were the Please leave a message on the machine, and I will get
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Some of the photographs are of people who are no bedroom apartment.
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Call 905-111-1111 and ask for Mr. Bridges. My mother likes to wear a lot of makeup on her face.
There is also hair spray and gel.
Article #113 Places to Live There are brushes and combs for our hair.
I live in a house. There are toothbrushes and dental floss for our teeth.
My house is in a town. We only have one bathroom, so we line up to use it.
My uncle lives in an apartment building. It is good to have more than one bathroom in a house.
His apartment building is in a busy city.
My cousin lives in a dormitory in a school. Article #115 The Bedroom
He shares his room with a classmate. My bed is nice and soft.
My uncle lives out in the country. I have a pretty bedspread on my bed.
He lives on a farm. I have sheets and a blanket on my bed also.
The police caught a criminal. I use two feather pillows.
Now the criminal lives in prison. My pillows have pillowcases on them.
When I go to summer camp, I live in a tent. My dresser has a mirror on it.
When my parents go on vacation, they live in a motel or I have a lamp on top of my dresser.
a hotel. I also have some picture frames with pictures of my
A motel only has one or two floors. friends and family on top of my
A hotel usually has many floors. dresser.
My aunt and uncle live in a trailer. There is an alarm clock beside my bed so that I can wake
They like to move around from place to place. up on time in the morning.
My friends live in a cottage by a lake. I keep many clothes in my dresser drawers.
My grandfather lives in a retirement home. The drawers are nice and deep.
Many people who are about the same age as he is live My closet is large.
there. It is a walk-in closet.
I would like to live in a palace. I have my clothes hanging in my closet.
I think you have to be a king or a queen, or a prince or a All of my clothes are hung on hangers.
princess to live in a palace. My shoes are all lined up on the floor of my closet.
There are shelves at the top of my closet.
Article #114 The Bathroom I keep games up there.
There is a bathtub in my bathroom. There is a rug on my bedroom floor.
On the wall over the bathtub there is a shower head. My bedroom window looks out over the back yard.
We have a shower curtain hanging on the rod over the There are curtains on my bedroom window.
bathtub.
If we want to take a shower, we close the curtain. My bedroom is very cozy.
There is soap and shampoo in the bathroom. At night, I turn off the lamp and get under the covers.
The soap is used for washing yourself, and the shampoo I set my alarm clock for seven o'clock.
is used to wash your hair. I lay my head on the pillow, and I fall asleep.
Towels are hanging on racks.
There are washcloths or face cloths to wash yourself
Article #116 The Alphabet letters. Roman alphabet.
The English language is written Each letter means a different Other languages use this alphabet
using an alphabet. sound. too.
In an alphabet, there are many The English language uses the This alphabet has twenty-six
letters. K is for kitchen. X is for X-ray.
Here are the letters, and a word L is for laugh. Y is for yellow.
that begins with each letter. M is for mountain. Z is for zipper.
A is for apple. N is for nail. The letters A, E, I, O, and U are
B is for bird. O is for ocean. vowels.
C is for car. P is for purple. The letter Y is sometimes a vowel.
D is for day. Q is for queen. The other letters are all
E is for evening. R is for run. consonants.
F is for flower. S is for sun. In the English language, some
G is for grass. T is for train. letters can have more than one
H is for house. U is for umbrella. sound.
I is for ice. V is for vest.
J is for jump. W is for water.
Article #117 Numbers 100 1,000,000 -------------
(1) 21 10,000,000, Article #119 Money
0 9 100,000,000 American money and
1 14 1,000,000,000 Canadian money
2 19 56, Dollar
3 31 98, 1 dollar
4 58 48, 5 dollars
5 41 60, 10dollars
6 26 65, Cent
7 50 97, A quarter 25cents
8 62 52, A dime 10cents
9 39 29, A nickel 5cents
10 74 37, A penny 1 cent
11 17 41, 100 dollars
12 89 101, 200 dollars
13 39 205, 1000 dollars
14 98 309, 125.23
15 100 356, 562.07
16 Article #118 Numbers 489, 1,000.98
17 (2) 581, 50,000.21
18 101 691, 98,006.89
19 200 789, 25.25
20 300 837, 288,456.39
21 400 992, 458,000.74
22 500 1,001, 1,020.85
23 600 2,469, 89,000.24
24 700 3,590, 10.65
25 800 5,698, 1.87
26 900 6,890, -----------------------------
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29 3,000 10,890 Number
30 9,000 25,369, 689-7890
30 10,000 98,520, 454-6935
40 10,100 70,002, 387-5687
50 10,001 10,890, 791-6057
60 99,999 1,000560, 449-3562
70 83,250 8,006,890, 354-6999
80 54,621 9,000,560 22285-6690
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Mediterranean Sea Coffee Camouflage Cylinder
Black Sea Brown ----------------------------- Disc
Caspian Sea Chocolate ------- Peak
----------------------------- Buff Article #127 Shapes Octagon
------- Silver Triangle Hexagon
Article #126 Colors Gray Square Pyramid
Red Emerald Round Point
Green Rose Oval Pentagon
Purple Slate Star Spiral
Blue Lavender Mound Surface
Yellow Bronze Globe Cube
Indigo Copper Dome Blob
Orange Maroon Diamond Arc
Black Khaki Curve Horseshoe
White Chestnut Wavy Tip
Ivory Tan Rectangle Straight
Pink Turquoise Sphere Arrow
Ruby Beige Helix Heart
Gold Rainbow Arch
Olive Spectrum Cone
Albert, Alexander, Badger Sheep
----------------------------- Allan, Arthur, Cougar Rabbit
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common first Names Douglas, Edward, Squirrel Article #132 Fish
Girls: Jessica, Ashley, Frank, Fredrick, Whale Bass
Amanda, Jennifer, George, Gerald, Henry, Wolf Cod
Sarah, Stephanie, Lawrence, Louis, Mark, Otter Guppy
Nicole, Brittany, Patrick, Paul Elk Perch
Heather, Melissa, Article #129 Zoo Bobcat Trout
Megan, Elizabeth, Animals Bear Sunfish
Amber, Lauren, Alligator Deer Shark
Danielle, Michelle, Crocodile Coyote Monk
Christina, Crystal, Gorilla Moose Goldfish
Laura, Kimberly Leopard Porpoise Catfish
Boys: Michael, Rhinoceros Possum Bluegill
Christopher, Matthew, Bear Raccoon Eel
David, Daniel, Joshua, Elephant Wild cat Herring
Andrew, James Robert, Hippopotamus Beaver Pike
Ryan, John, Joseph, Lion Chipmunk Sturgeon
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Anthony, William, Eric, Buffalo Article #131 Domestic Article #133 Sect
Steven Giraffe animals Bee
Common Women's Tiger Cat Ant
names: Alice, Alison, Flamingo Donkey Butterfly
Ann, Anita, Barbara, Goat Horse Worm
Carol, Catherine, Claire Panda Ox Mouse
Deborah, Diane, Donna, Kangaroo Pony Hamster
Ellen, Gail, Hannah, ----------------------------- Cow Rat
Helen, Jackie, Jane, ------- Goat Bat
Janet, Jean, Jill Article #130 Wild Mule Snail
Common Men's Names: Animals Pig Snake

Frog
Turtle Orange Toes Vest
Oyster Bean Hand Scarf
----------------------------- Milk Knee Blouse
------- Strawberries Teeth Pants
Article #134 Food Rice Hoof Socks
Corn Squash Head Shorts
Bread ----------------------------- Palm Slip
Muffin ------- Forehead Suit
Celery Article #135 The body Lips Bra
Cheese Jaw Skirt
Carrot Eyes Pupil Overcoat
Tomato Nose Cheek Pajamas
Apple Mouth Mustache Pants
Eggs Face Eyeball Muffler
Ice cream Shoulders ----------------------------- Belt
Hamburger Elbow ------- Tie
Hot dog Fingers Article #136 Clothes Hat
Coffee Arms Coat Shoes
Fish Legs Sweater Boots
Banana Back Gloves Stockings
Pear Neck Jacket
Potato Ear Shirt
Tortillas Foot Cap
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Article #137 Relatives I also have four grandparents.
My mother's mother is my grandmother. My father's
How many people are there in your family? mother is also my grandmother.
In my family, there are many people. My mother's father is my grandfather. My father's father
The people in my family are my relatives. is also my grandfather.
My parents are my mother and my father. My grandparents have many grandchildren. They have
My mother's name is Mary. grandsons and granddaughters.
My father's name is Bill. Article #138 Time Of Day
I have one brother and one sister. People like to measure time.
My brother's name is Bob. Bob is two years younger They want to know what time of day it is.
than I am. Every day has twenty-four hours.
My sister's name is Beth. Beth is three years older than I Every hour has sixty minutes.
am. The day is divided into AM and PM.
Beth is the oldest. Bob is the youngest. I am in the AM means morning. PM means afternoon, or evening.
middle. Six AM is early in the morning.
Bob's wife is named Jen. She is my sister-in-law. Six PM is late in the afternoon.
Beth's husband is named Tim. He is my brother-in-law. Noon is the middle of the day.
Bob and Jen have a son named Steve. Steve is my Midnight is the middle of the night.
nephew. Twelve o'clock is called "noon" during the day, and
Beth and Tim have a daughter named Sally. Sally is my "midnight" during the night.
niece. When it is exactly three AM, we say it is three o'clock in
I also have two aunts and two uncles. the morning.
My uncle Joe is my mother's brother. His wife is Sarah. When it is exactly nine PM, we say it is nine o'clock in
She is my aunt. the evening.
My aunt Anne is my father's sister. Her husband is Dave. When it is thirty minutes after four o'clock, we say it is
He is my uncle. four-thirty. We also say it is half-past four.
My aunts and uncles have many sons and daughters. When it is fifteen minutes after eight o'clock, we say it is
Those children are my cousins. eight-fifteen. We also say it is quarter-past eight.

When it is forty-five minutes after ten o'clock, we say it Many people go to the movies during the evening.
is ten-forty-five. We also say it is quarter to eleven. Some movies are funny. Some movies are scary.
Today I woke up at seven o'clock in the morning. This is Some movies are for adults. Some movies are for
seven AM. children.
It was eight-thirty AM when I arrived at work. Eight- Some people like to eat popcorn while watching a
thirty is half-past eight. movie.
I had my lunch at twelve o'clock noon. Noon is the Sometimes, people go to a concert in the evening.
middle of the day. They enjoy hearing music that is played live.
I went home at five o'clock in the afternoon. This is five Many kinds of music are played at concerts.
PM. There are classical concerts and rock concerts.
I watched a movie at eight-fifteen PM. This is quarter- There are many other kinds of concerts too.
past eight in the evening. Many people go to sports events in the evening.
Now it is eleven-forty-five PM. It is quarter to midnight. There are football games, hockey games, baseball
I?m going to bed now. games, and basketball games.
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Article #139 Meals Parents like to watch their children?s teams.
People usually eat three meals each day. Sometimes, people like to stay home for the evening.
The first meal of the day is called breakfast. They can talk or play games at home.
People eat breakfast soon after they wake up in the They can read or watch television at home.
morning. At home, people can relax and rest.
Some people eat toast and jam for breakfast. -------------------------------------------------------------------
Some people eat bacon and eggs for breakfast. Article #141 Clothing
Some people eat cereal and fruit for breakfast. People wear clothing on their bodies.
The second meal of the day is usually called lunch. Another word for 'clothing' is 'clothes'.
People eat lunch at the middle of the day. Clothes keep us warm and dry.
Many people eat a sandwich at lunch. People wear shirts to cover their body above the waist.
The sandwich may be made of meat or cheese. Some shirts have long sleeves that cover the arms.
Some people eat soup or a salad at lunch. Some shirts have short sleeves.
The third meal of the day is usually called dinner, or Some shirts are very warm and heavy.
supper. These are called sweaters.
People eat dinner early in the evening. Other shirts are cooler and lighter.
In many countries, this is the biggest meal of the day. A woman?s shirt is sometimes called a blouse.
People usually eat some meat at dinner. People wear pants to cover their body below the waist.
They also eat potatoes, or rice, or pasta. Each pair of pants has two legs.
They also eat vegetables. Some pants are long.
After dinner, people like to have dessert. Long pants reach down to the ankles.
Dessert is usually sweet. Some pants are short.
People like to have something to drink with their meals. Short pants are called shorts.
Some people drink milk. Shorts do not even reach down to the knees.
Some people drink fruit juice. Instead of wearing pants, some women wear skirts.
Some people drink soft drinks. Skirts are looser than pants.
Some people drink beer or wine. Below their other clothing, people wear underwear.
Some people drink tea or coffee. People wear socks on their feet.
Not all eating is done at meals. People put shoes on over their socks.
Sometimes, people eat snacks. In the summer, many people wear sandals instead of
Almost any food can be eaten as a snack. socks and shoes.
Snacks are usually fairly small. In the winter, people wear heavy shoes called boots.
If you eat a big snack, you won't have room for your In the winter, people wear gloves on their hands.
meals! In the winter, people wear coats or jackets to keep warm.
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Article #140 An Evening Out A hat can keep your head warm and dry.
People enjoy going out for an evening. --------------------------------------------------------------------
There are many things that people like to do. Article #142 Tools

People need to make things and fix things. wood.
To do this, we need to have tools. Another tool is the wrench.
There are different tools that we use for different tasks. We can use the wrench to make things tighter or looser.
The hammer is an important tool. When working with pipes, a wrench is needed.
We can use a hammer to drive nails into wood. A saw is also an important tool.
With a hammer and nails, we can join pieces of wood A saw is used to cut through wood.
together. It takes a lot of work to use the saw.
When you hammer a nail, you must hit the nail straight You must move your arm back and forth to cut through
and hard. the wood.
Do not hit your thumb with the hammer! These are only a few simple tools.
A screwdriver is another useful tool. There are many other tools also.
A screwdriver is used to turn screws. Good tools make our lives much easier.
When the screw is turned, it can push its way into the
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