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3. This bird wants me to give itfood.

2. My cat loves it when I give him amassage.

4. The little hamster is waiting for atreat.

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In this lesson, we will talk about：

Yuka: John, is that your dog? John: Yes. He’s Ford. I love him so much. Seeing my dog puts a smile on my face.Yuka: He’s so cute. Can I touch him?John: Sure. Touch his ears. He loves it when I touch his ears.Yuka: You’re right. What a sweet dog!

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Pets• what animals we see at home;

• how to choose a good pet;

• why people want pets.

1. Seeing my dog puts a smile on myface.

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John：Is this your first time on a farm, Yuka?Yuka：Yes, it is. Look! What are those cows doing on the field?John: They’re looking for something to eat. Cows usually feed on grass.Yuka：I see. Is that a horse? John: Yes, it is. Come on. I will teach you how to ride a horse.

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B2

In this lesson, we will talk about：

• the animals we see in a farm;

• more common expressions;

• what a life on the farm is like;

Farm Animals

Conversation

3. The chickens are looking forfood on the ground.

1. Cows usually feed on grass.

2. There are pigs on my grandfather’sfarm.

4. My grandpa will teach me how to ride a horse.

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Yuka：I went to the zoo yesterday. It was fun!John：What animal do you like in the zoo?Yuka：I like the tiger! It has big teeth.John：I think tigers are scary. I like koalas.Yuka: Why do you like koalas?John: Because koalas look cute.

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B3

In this lesson, we will talk about：

• what animals we can see in the zoo;

• how to describe animals;

• how to give an opinion.

Zoo Animals

Conversation

3. I think that koala is looking at me.

1. A tiger has big teeth.

2. That monkey looks angry.

4. My little rabbit wants to play with me.

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John：My cousin and I will go scuba diving next week. Do you want to join?Yuka：Thanks, but I’ll pass. John: Why? It’s going to be fun. You can see plenty of fish in the sea.Yuka：Plenty of sharks too, and I’m afraid of sharks.John: Come on. We won’t go to places with sharks.Yuka: I’m sorry, but I’m not going.

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B4

In this lesson, we will talk about：

• some animals we can find in the sea;

• what sea animals are like;

• useful expressions in daily conversation.

Sea Animals

Conversation

3. Dolphins are playful seaanimals.

1. You can see plenty of fish in the sea.

2. I’m afraid of sharks because they can hurt us.

4. The whale we saw yesterday was as big as a truck.

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Yuka：It’s a lovely day today, and there aren’t many people here at the park.John：Yeah, it feels great. Look, there’s a butterfly on your shoulder.Yuka: Where?! Get it off me!John：Relax. It’s not going to hurt you. Yuka: I know, but I get scared when a butterfly is near my face.John: Don’t worry. It will fly off if you don’t move.

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B5

In this lesson, we will talk about：Insects

Conversation

3. Bees suck nectar from flowers to make honey.

2. I want to get rid of these mosquitoes.

4. Help me get this ant off my hair.

1. I get scared when a butterfly isnear my face.

• what common insects we see;

• more common expressions;

• what insects do.

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B6

In this lesson, we will talk about：

• what we see in nature;

• how to make a suggestion;

• more expressions we can use daily.

Nature

Conversation

3. How about we go to a desertin Egypt this summer?

2. The forest is such a mysterious place.

1. I can’t wait to go camping on the mountain next month.

4. Before we sail the ocean, we willneed to prepare a boat and some food.

John：Let’s go camping on a mountain, Yuka. That’d be fun summer experience!Yuka：I don’t enjoy camping. How about we go to a desert in Egypt this summer?John: I went to the desert in Egypt last year.Yuka：Oh, really? How about we go to a forest and take pictures of trees and animals?John: That’s a good idea!

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B7

In this lesson, we will talk about：Weather

Conversation

3. There’s no need to bring anumbrella when it’s cloudy.

4. For me, snowy days are the best!

1. It’s a good idea to go out and do something when it’s sunny.

2. A rainy day makes me want to stayat home and sleep all day.

John：It’s a beautiful day outside. Let’s go out for a walk!Yuka：No thanks. I’ll just stay here and sleep.John: You can’t just sleep. It’s a good idea to go out and do something when it’s sunny, you know.Yuka：Okay! But let’s eat some ice cream before we get back home.John: Sure! Let’s go.

• the different kinds of weather;

• what we can do in a certain weather;

• more useful expressions.

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B8

In this lesson, we will talk about：

• the four different seasons in a year;

• what activities we can do in some seasons;

• more expressions we can use daily.

Seasons

Conversation

3. It feels good to walk aroundthe forest during autumn season.

2. We can hardly see snow in summer.

4. It gets colder and colder in winter.

1. We will see the flowers bloom inspring.

Yuka：So, where would we go on our holiday? John：How about we go to my hometown in autumn?Yuka: What will we do there?John：We will walk in a forest with colorful leaves on the ground. You’d love it.Yuka: Absolutely! You know me well. It feels good to walk around the forest during the

autumn season.

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John：Wow! Look at all these flowers. Yuka：The sunflowers look so beautiful!John: And the roses are so red and pretty.Yuka：It’d be nice if someone would give me a rose on my birthday.John: Let’s pick some roses and bring it home.Yuka: Don’t’! We shouldn’t pick any flowers from the field.

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B9

In this lesson, we will talk about：

• the different kinds of flowers;

• some information about the flowers;

• more useful expressions;

Flowers

Conversation

3. Oh no! I forgot to water mysunflower at home!

1. It would be nice if someone wouldgive me a rose on my birthday.

2. They say that the lotus plant bringsgood luck.

4. Japan is famous for its cherry blossomsand many tourists love to take pictures of it.

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Yuka：Look at the news, John. A very bad weather hits Boston. John：Woah! What a strong typhoon!Yuka：I wish somebody could rescue those people from the flood.John：I should call my friends living in Boston to check if they’re okay.Yuka: They can’t answer your call now. Just call them later.John: Okay, you’re right.

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B10

In this lesson, we will talk about：

• the different kinds of disasters we face;

• what to do when facing such disasters;

• more expressions we can use daily.

Disasters

Conversation

1. Because of the earthquake, manyhouses were destroyed.

2. I wish somebody could rescue us from this flood.

3. It’s my first time seeing a tornado.

4. What a strong typhoon! It will be difficult to go back home.

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B11

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Seeing my dog puts a smile on my face.

Cows usually feed on grass.

I get scared when a butterfly is near my face.

I wish somebody could rescue us from this flood.

In this lesson, we will review the：

Pets Farm Animals Zoo Animals Sea Animals Insects

dogcatbirdhamster

cowpigchickenhorse

tigermonkeykoalarabbit

fish sharkdolphinwhale

butterfly mosquitobeeant

Nature Weather Seasons Flowers Disasters

mountainforestdesertocean

sunny rainy cloudysnowy

springsummerautumnwinter

roselotussunflowercherry blossoms

earthquakefloodtornadotyphoon

How about we go to a desert in Egypt?

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