Dialog 1

Mary

Excuse me. Is this the office?

Secretary

Yes, it is. May I help you?

Mary

This is my first day. Where should I go?

Secretary

What is your name?

Mary

My name is Mary Jones.

Secretary

You are in Mrs. Smith’s class. She is in
Room 114.

Mary

Room 114. Thank you!

Secretary

You’re welcome.

Dialog 2

Mary

Excuse me. Mrs. Smith?

Mrs. Smith

Yes? May I help you?

Mary

My name is Mary Jones. I am in this
class.

Mrs. Smith

Come in, Mary. Welcome to our class.
You can sit at any empty desk.

Mary

Excuse me. Is this desk empty?

Sam

Yes, it is.

Mary

My name is Mary.

Sam

I’m Sam. Nice to meet you!

Mary

Nice to meet you, too.

Note-taking

Mrs. Smith

Good morning, class. Before we start,
let’s all welcome Mary Jones. Today is
Mary’s first day. Let’s all tell Mary our
names. I will go first. My name is Mrs.
Smith. OK. Sam, you go next, please.

Questions & Answers

1. a. What is your name?

b. My name is Sam.

2. a. Who is your science teacher?

b. My science teacher is Miss Lee.

3. a. Where is your class?

b. It is in Classroom 114.

4. a. Do you like math?

b. Yes, I do.

Quiz A

(A) This is a school.
(B) We are in the classroom.
(C) The desk is empty.
(D) She is my teacher.

Quiz B

5. Where should I go?
6. May I help you?

Quiz C

G

Excuse me. Is this Classroom 216?

M

Yes, it is. May I help you?

G

It’s my first day here. I’m in Mr. Brown’s
class.

M

Welcome to my class! Please sit at the
empty desk over there.

G

Thank you.

M

You’re welcome.

Quiz D

M

Hi there. It’s nice to meet you all. It’s my first
day here at this school. I’ll be your teacher
this year. My name is Mr. Brown.

Homework

1. May I help you?
2. What’s your name?
3. Welcome to my class.
4. My math teacher is Mr. Brown.
5. The desk is empty.
6. My name is Sam.
7. Where is your teacher?
8. I am in Classroom 501.
9. Do you like English?

10. Nice to meet you.

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unit 1

101

Dialog 1

Mrs. Smith

OK, class. Now, Mary will tell us about
her family.

Mary

I live with my parents. I have one
younger sister. She is six years old. We
have one dog. My father is a teacher.
My mother is a doctor.

Dialog 2

Sam

Thank you for telling us about your
family, Mary.

Mary

You’re welcome, Sam.

Sam

I have a younger sister, too.

Mary

Really? How old is she?

Sam

She’s eight years old.

Mary

How old are you?

Sam

I’m eleven now, but I will be twelve
next month.

Mary

When is your birthday?

Sam

It’s October 1

st

.

Note-taking

Mary

Do you have any brothers or sisters,
Pam?

Pam

No, I don’t.

Mary

How about you, Peter?

Peter

I have one older brother.

Pam

How old is he?

Peter

He is fifteen years old.

Questions & Answers

1. a. Do you have a younger brother?

b. No, but Sam does.

2. a. How old is Mary?

b. 12 years old.

3. a. When is Mary’s birthday?

b. It is in April.

4. a. Do you have any older brothers?

b. Yes, I do. I have three.

Quiz A

(A) My father is a teacher.
(B) Today is her birthday.
(C) Pizza is his favorite food.
(D) Her favorite sport is skiing.

Quiz B

5. How old are you?
6. When is your birthday?

Quiz C

B

How old are you?

G

I’m 12, but my birthday is next month.

B

Do you like to play soccer?

G

Not really. I don’t like sports very much.

B

I love sports. What do you like to do?

G

I like to play card games.

Quiz D

G

Hi. My name is Jill Lee. I’m 13 years old. My
birthday is in January. I have one older
brother. He is 15 years old.

Homework

1. I am 11 years old.
2. She has one older brother.
3. Her father is a teacher.
4. How old are you?
5. My favorite sport is baseball.
6. I live with my parents.
7. It’s March 15

th

.

8. She is a doctor.
9. Do you have a brother or sister?

10. My birthday is in October.

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unit 2

102

Dialog 1

Mary

Hi, Sam. What are you doing?

Sam

I’m studying math.

Mary

I don’t like math! It’s so difficult!

Sam

I really like that class. Math is so
interesting. But we have lots of homework.

Mary

When is your math class?

Sam

On my schedule, it’s in the afternoon.

Dialog 2

Peter

How is your class schedule, Sam?

Sam

It’s great, Peter.

Mary

What do you like studying most?

Sam

I really like science.

Mary

Me, too. It’s so interesting. What’s your
favorite class, Peter?

Peter

I really like history.

Sam

Really? I think history is so boring.

Note-taking

Peter

My class schedule is great. I really like
history. Sam thinks it's boring. But it’s
interesting to me. I have lots of history
homework, but that’s OK. Someday, I want
to be a history teacher.

Questions & Answers

1. a. What do you like studying most?

b. I really like studying math.

2. a. Where do you study?

b. I study at home.

3. a. Does Peter like science?

b. He thinks it’s boring.

4. a. How is your schedule?

b. It is very difficult.

Quiz A

(A) I write my schedule in this book.
(B) Math is difficult.
(C) She is studying for her test.
(D) They like their science class.

Quiz B

5. What do you like studying most?
6. When is your math class?

Quiz C

B

What are you doing?

G

I’m studying history.

B

I really like that class. History is so interesting.

G

It’s OK. I really like English.

B

Me, too!

Quiz D

B

I really like math. It’s interesting to me. I
have lots of math homework, but that’s OK. I
really don’t like science. It’s difficult.

Homework

1. Math is difficult.
2. I am studying English.
3. History is boring.
4. Me, too.
5. I really like that class.
6. When is your science class?
7. Mary doesn’t like math.
8. How is your class schedule?
9. I have lots of homework.

10. What do you like studying most?

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unit 3

103

Dialog 1

Sam

It’s finally lunch time! I’m so hungry!

Mary

Yeah! Me, too! What’s for lunch today?

Sam

Hmm. Today is Tuesday. Tuesday is
spaghetti day.

Mary

Oh, good. It’s my favorite. It’s delicious.

Sam

Yuck. I don’t like spaghetti. Pizza is my
favorite.

Mary

Really? Oh, look. Tomorrow is pizza day.

Dialog 2

Pam

Yeah! It’s lunch time!

Peter

I’m really hungry! Let’s eat.

Pam

What’s for lunch today?

Peter

Oh, no! Fried chicken!

Pam

Don’t you like fried chicken?

Peter

No, I don’t. Yuck!

Pam

Really? It’s my favorite.

Note-taking

W

Boys and girls, here is the lunch menu for
this week. On Monday and Thursday there
will be spaghetti. On Tuesday, we will have
pizza - everyone’s favorite food. On
Wednesday, there will be chicken and rice.
And on Friday we will have hamburgers.

Questions & Answers

1. a. What did you eat for lunch today?

b. A sandwich.

2. a. Where do you eat breakfast?

b. I eat in the kitchen.

3. a. I’m starving!

b. There is fried chicken for lunch today!

4. a. Do you like eggs?

b. No, I don’t.

Quiz A

(A) We are in the cafeteria.
(B) He is reading the menu.
(C) The boy is hungry. He has a big sandwich.
(D) The sandwich is on a plate.

Quiz B

5. What’s for lunch today?
6. Do you like noodles?

Quiz C

G

Yeah! It’s lunch time! I’m starving.

B

I’m hungry, too. What’s for lunch today?

G

Hmm, today is Thursday. Thursday is
spaghetti day.

B

Oh, I love spaghetti.

G

I don’t. Yuck!

B

Can I eat yours, too?

Quiz D

W

Boys and girls, it is important to eat good
food every day. Pizza and hamburgers are OK
for lunch. But for dinner, you should have
vegetables. You should also drink milk and
eat fruit every day.

Homework

1. What’s for lunch on Thursday?
2. I’m hungry.
3. There is pizza on the menu.
4. Let’s eat in the cafeteria.
5. Today is pizza day.
6. Don’t you like fried chicken?
7. My favorite lunch is spaghetti.
8. We have hamburgers on Friday.
9. What’s on the lunch menu?

10. I don’t like spaghetti.

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unit 4

104

Transcripts

unit 5

Dialog 1

Pam

Hi, Mary. Hi, Sam. What are you doing? It
looks like fun.

Mary

We’re playing a game. Do you want to
play?

Pam

I don’t know. Is it easy?

Mary

Sure. I can teach you.

Pam

OK. What do I do?

Mary

First, choose your color.

Dialog 2

Bill

What are you doing?

Pam

We’re playing this game.

Sam

It’s lots of fun, Bill. Do you want to play?

Bill

Sure. Teach me how.

Mary

OK, Bill. It’s easy. Each player chooses a
color.

Bill

I’ll be red!

Note-taking

Pam

I learned a new game today. It was so
much fun! It was pretty easy to learn. I lost
one game, but I won the next game. Next
time, I will teach them my favorite card
game.

Questions & Answers

1. a. What games do you like?

b. I like chess and backgammon.

2. a. Do you want to see this movie?

b. No. It looks boring.

3. a. When do you play games?

b. In the afternoon.

4. a. Where do you listen to CDs?

b. On the bus.

Quiz A

(A) This game is not easy.
(B) They are playing a game inside.
(C) The man is teaching the boy.
(D) The two players are both boys.

Quiz B

5. Do you want to play?
6. What are you doing?

Quiz C

G

Do you like to play cards?

B

I don’t really know how.

G

I can teach you!

B

What do I do first?

G

First, we both get seven cards.

B

I think cards will be fun.

Quiz D

B

I like to play games with my brother. We play
almost every night. I want to teach my brother
a new game I learned at school. I think he’ll
like it. He is good at games.

Homework

1. We’re playing a game.
2. Is it easy?
3. I can teach you.
4. What are you doing?
5. Sure.
6. I love to play this game.
7. I don’t know.
8. Do you want to play?
9. She likes card games.

10. They play games every night.

105

Dialog 1

Sam

Hi, Mary. Where are you going?

Mary

I’m going home. How about you?

Sam

Me, too. Where do you live?

Mary

I live on Lake Street.

Sam

Oh, really? I live near you. I live on Forest
Avenue.

Mary

Wow, we’re neighbors. Let’s walk home
together!

Dialog 2

Sam

Hi, Pam. Where are you going?

Pam

I’m going to the supermarket on Midway
Avenue.

Sam

Really? I live near that supermarket.

Pam

I live near the supermarket, too! Hey,
we’re neighbors! Where are you going
now?

Sam

I’m going home now. Let’s walk to the
supermarket together!

Pam

OK. Let’s go.

Note-taking

Mary

I love my new home. I live on Lake Street. I
live near my friend, Pam. We’re neighbors.
I’m going to her house right now. We’re
going to play a board game.

Questions & Answers

1. a. Where do you live?

b. I live on Forest Avenue.

2. a. Where are you going?

b. To the supermarket.

3. a. What is your house near?

b. It is near the park.

4. a. Who is Sue’s neighbor?

b. Bill is Sue’s neighbor.

Quiz A

(A) They are walking together.
(B) These people are neighbors.
(C) The houses are on the same street.
(D) They are in a supermarket.

Quiz B

5. Where are you going?
6. Where do you live?

Quiz C

B

Where are you going?

G

I’m going to the mall.

B

Really? I live near the mall.

G

Do you want to walk to the mall together?

B

OK. Let’s go.

Quiz D

G

I’m moving to a new house. It is on State
Street. My friend Mark lives on State Street,
too. Now, we will be neighbors. We can play
and study together.

Homework

1. OK. Let’s go.
2. We are neighbors.
3. I live near the park.
4. Our houses are near each other.
5. Where are you going?
6. Let’s walk home together!
7. Where do you live?
8. We walk home together after school.
9. I live on Lake Street.

10. I’m going to the supermarket.

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unit 6

106

Dialog 1

Mom

Hi, Mary. How was your day?

Mary

Pretty good, Mom.

Mom

What did you do after school?

Mary

I went to the library at 3:30. Then, I went
to piano practice at about four o’clock.

Mom

When did you get home?

Mary

I got home a few minutes ago.

Dialog 2

Dad

Hi, Sam. How was your day?

Sam

Not bad, Dad. But I’m a little tired.

Dad

Why? What did you do?

Sam

I went to soccer practice.

Dad

Oh, really? When did you get home?

Sam

I got home at four o’clock.

Note-taking

Pam

I was busy today. I went to the library after
lunch. I had a lot of homework. After
school, I went to piano practice. I just got
home. I am tired now, but I had a pretty
good day.

Questions & Answers

1. a. How was your day yesterday?

b. Not bad.

2. a. What did you do?

b. I went to my friend’s.

3. a. Where did you go after your friend’s?

b. I went home.

4. a. When did you get home?

b. I got home at 3:30.

Quiz A

(A) She is very tired.
(B) They are at practice.
(C) She is very busy.
(D) The library has lots of books.

Quiz B

5. How was your day?
6. What did you do?

Quiz C

W

Hi, George. How was your day?

B

Not bad. But I was very busy.

W

What did you do after school?

B

I went to the library to finish my homework.
Then, I went to soccer practice.

W

When did you get home?

B

A few minutes ago.

Quiz D

G

My day was pretty good. After school, I went
to soccer practice. Then, I went to my friend’s
house. We played a game. I got home around
6:00.

Homework

1. I had a busy day.
2. When did you get home?
3. My day was pretty good.
4. I went to the library.
5. Then, I went to practice.
6. I’m a little tired.
7. Not bad.
8. How was your day?
9. What did you do?

10. I got home a few minutes ago.

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unit 7

107

Dialog 1

Steve

Hi, Mary. How’s the weather in Maple
City?

Mary

It’s raining today. I don’t like rain.

Steve

I don’t, either. Do you think it will
clear up?

Mary

I think so. How’s the weather in
Startown?

Steve

It’s sunny today. I really like sunny
weather.

Mary

Me, too.

Dialog 2

Mary

How’s the weather in River City,
Uncle Wayne?

Uncle Wayne

It’s really nice. It’s sunny today.

Mary

I like sunny weather.

Uncle Wayne

Me, too. Is it sunny in Maple City?

Mary

No, it isn’t. The weather isn’t nice
today. But it might be sunny tomorrow.

Note-taking

Mary

My hometown is Maple City. Spring
days in Maple City are so rainy. I don’t
like rain. But in the summer, the
weather clears up. I like the weather
in the summer more than the weather
in the spring.

Questions & Answers

1. a. How’s the weather?

b. It’s really nice.

2. a. I really like spring.

b. I don’t.

3. a. What’s the weather like now?

b. It’s cloudy.

4. a. What’s your favorite season?

b. I really like fall.

Quiz A

(A) She is walking in the rain.
(B) It is a really cloudy day. We can’t see the sun.
(C) The weather is nice and sunny.
(D) We can see the sun. The weather will clear

up.

Quiz B

5. How’s the weather?
6. Do you think it will rain?

Quiz C

G

Hi, Grandpa. How’s the weather today?

M

It’s really cold. I don’t like winter.

G

I do. I love snow.

M

When I was younger, I liked snow, too.

G

It’s cold here in Maple City, too. Do you think
it will warm up there tomorrow?

M

Yes, I think so.

Quiz D

G

My favorite season is fall. The weather is
cool, but it’s also sunny. It’s not cloudy, and
it’s not too hot.

Homework

1. My favorite season is summer.
2. It’s sunny.
3. I don’t like rain.
4. I really like sunny weather.
5. How’s the weather?
6. I think so.
7. Do you think it will rain?
8. The weather isn’t nice today.
9. I don’t, either.

10. It will clear up tomorrow.

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unit 8

108

Dialog 1

Mary

How was your weekend, Sam?

Sam

It was terrific, Mary! I went to the mall.

Mary

Really? What did you do there?

Sam

I bought a new computer game.

Mary

You’re lucky. I didn’t go anywhere this
weekend.

Sam

That’s too bad.

Dialog 2

Peter

Hi, Pam. How was your weekend?

Pam

It was terrible, Peter! I didn’t go
anywhere!

Peter

Really? That’s too bad.

Pam

Yeah. I did my homework all weekend!

Peter

Well, I had a busy weekend. I went to the
mall on Sunday. I saw a movie there.

Pam

You’re so lucky.

Note-taking

Mary

I didn’t go anywhere last weekend. I just
stayed at home. But this weekend, I will be
busy. On Saturday, I’m going to meet my
friends at the park. On Sunday, I will go to
the mall with my mom. It will be a terrific
weekend.

Questions & Answers

1. a. How was your weekend?

b. It was busy.

2. a. What did you do?

b. I played games.

3. a. What will you do on Saturday?

b. I will go to the mall.

4. a. Last weekend, I visited my grandparents.

b. That’s great.

Quiz A

(A) They bought many things.
(B) This is the weekend.
(C) She told the dog to stay.
(D) She studied all day. Now, she is tired.

Quiz B

5. How was your weekend?
6. What did you do?

Quiz C

G

How was your weekend?

B

It was OK. I went shopping with my mom.

G

That sounds fun. I stayed at home all
weekend.

B

I don’t like going shopping with my mom.

G

Really? Next weekend, let’s do something
fun together.

B

Let’s go to the park!

Quiz D

B

This weekend, I will be busy. Saturday, I will
go to my friend’s house. She is having a
party. Sunday, I will study all day. I have a
test on Monday.

Homework

1. She had a terrific weekend.
2. I didn’t go anywhere.
3. I had to stay home all day Saturday.
4. What will you do next weekend?
5. How was your weekend?
6. That’s too bad.
7. It was terrific.
8. I went to the mall.
9. What did you do?

10. He bought a new game.

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unit 9

109

Dialog 1

Mary

Hello?

Grandpa

Hi, Mary. Happy Birthday!

Mary

Thanks, Grandpa. And thank you so
much for the money.

Grandpa

You’re welcome. How was your
birthday party? I hope you liked it!

Mary

Oh, it was fantastic!

Grandpa

What presents did you get?

Mary

I got an MP3 player from Mom and
Dad and a cool T-shirt from Jenny.

Dialog 2

Mary

Hello?

Uncle Wayne

Happy birthday, Mary!

Mary

Thanks, Uncle Wayne. And thank you
so much for the cool computer game!

Uncle Wayne

You’re welcome. I hope you like it!
How was your birthday party?

Mary

It was fantastic.

Uncle Wayne

What presents did you get?

Mary

My friend Sam gave me a CD. And I
got a book from Peter.

Note-taking

Pam:

I went to Bill’s birthday party yesterday.
He got lots of fantastic presents. His
sister gave him a T-shirt, and Sam
gave him a CD. I gave him a cool new
computer game.

Questions & Answers

1. a. When is your birthday?

b. My birthday is in July.

2. a. Who was at the party?

b. Only my parents were there.

3. a. What presents did you get?

b. I got lots of cool things.

4. a. Thank you for the gift.

b. You’re welcome.

Quiz A

(A) They are having a party.
(B) They are in a cool car.
(C) These presents are for a birthday party.
(D) The T-shirt is blue.

Quiz B

5. How was your birthday party?
6. What presents did you get?

Quiz C

B

Are you going to Phillip’s birthday party?

G

Yes! Are you?

B

Yes. I need to buy a present.

G

I’m going to give him a game.

B

That sounds like a good gift.

G

What present are you going to give him?

B

I think I’ll give him a CD.

Quiz D

G

My birthday was last weekend. I had a
fantastic party. I got lots of cool gifts. My
parents gave me money. My friends gave me
books and CDs.

Homework

1. My new CD is fantastic.
2. Thank you for the gift.
3. I got four presents.
4. I’m glad you like it.
5. How was your birthday party?
6. You’re welcome.
7. What presents did you get?
8. I got a cool T-shirt.
9. I got lots of cool gifts.

10. It was fantastic.

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unit 10

110

Dialog 1

Mary

Hey, Sam, do you want to go to the mall
with me this afternoon?

Sam

I guess so. What do you want to do there?

Mary

I just want to look around and maybe
spend some of the money I got for my
birthday.

Sam

OK. What do you want to buy?

Mary

I don’t know. Maybe I’ll buy a coat or
maybe some shoes. I want to look at
everything.

Sam

Hmm. Let’s look at sports equipment and
computer games while we’re there, too.

Dialog 2

Pam

Hi, Sam! Where are you going?

Sam

I’m going to meet Mary. We’re going to the
mall. Do you want to come with us?

Pam

Sure, I guess so. What do you want to do
there?

Sam

I don’t know. I just want to look around.
Mary wants to buy something, though.

Pam

Oh, really? I want to look at clothes. And I
need a new ski hat. Maybe I’ll buy some
gloves, too.

Sam

You can go with me, then. I’m going to look
at some sports equipment.

Note-taking

Mary

I went to the mall today. It was a lot of fun.
I spent some of the birthday money that
my grandpa gave me. I bought some
shoes. Pam got a new ski hat. Sam bought
a computer game. After we bought every-
thing, we looked around the mall and met
some other friends.

Questions & Answers

1. a. Do you want to go to the mall?

b. I guess so.

2. a. What do you want to look at?

b. I want to look at jewelry.

3. a. What do you want to buy?

b. I want to buy some gloves.

4. a. Do you know a good place to buy books?

b. Sure! Books-R-Us is fantastic!

Quiz A

(A) The coats are all the same color.
(B) You need this equipment to ski.
(C) This shows how much you have to spend.
(D) Maybe he will buy an apple.

Quiz B

5. What do you want to buy?
6. Do you want to go to the store with us?

Quiz C

B

Mom, will you take me to the mall?

W

I guess so. What do you want to look at?

B

I want to buy a new coat.

W

OK. Do you have any money?

B

No. That’s why I want you to go with me!

Quiz D

B

Yesterday, my dad took me to the mall. It
was my birthday. He wanted to buy me a
present. I looked at all the games. I decided
to get the new Robot Racer.

Homework

1. Let’s go after school.
2. I want to buy some clothes.
3. I want to look around.
4. What do you want to do there?
5. He is shopping for clothes.
6. Do you want to go to the mall?
7. I bought new shoes.
8. What do you want to buy?
9. I guess so.

10. Let’s go to the mall.

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unit 11

111

Dialog 1

Mary

Are you going anywhere for winter vacation,
Peter?

Peter

Yes, I’m going to Mexico. It will be nice and
warm there.

Mary

Wow! Why are you going there?

Peter

Because my grandparents live in Mexico.
What are you going to do this winter
vacation, Mary?

Mary

I’m going to visit my uncle in River City.
We’re going to go skiing, and I’m going to
learn to snowboard.

Peter

That sounds cool!

Dialog 2

Pam

Hi, Sam. What are you going to do this
winter vacation?

Sam

I’m not sure. I’m not going anywhere. How
about you, Pam? Are you going anywhere?

Pam

Yes. I’m going to Germany with my
grandparents. I’m going to learn to ice skate.

Sam

Wow! Why are you going to Germany?

Pam

Because my sister lives there. We want to
spend Christmas with her.

Sam

Sounds like you will have a nice winter
vacation.

Note-taking

Mary

Wow! Winter vacation starts tomorrow! I’m
going to my uncle’s house on Saturday. He
is going to teach me to snowboard. I’m
going to visit my grandparents, too. Sam
isn’t going anywhere this winter vacation,
but he is going to learn to ice skate.

Questions & Answers

1. a. Are you going anywhere?

b. I’m not sure.

2. a. Why are you going there?

b. To visit my cousin.

3. a. For what holiday will you go there?

b. I will go there for New Year’s Day.

4. a. What are you going to do there?

b. I’m going to watch TV there.

Quiz A

(A) This person is snowboarding.
(B) These are his grandparents.
(C) The school is closed for the vacation.
(D) She is visiting her friend.

Quiz B

5. Are you going anywhere?
6. Are you going to learn to ski?

Quiz C

B

Hi, Patty. Are you going anywhere on vacation?

G

I don’t think so. Are you going anywhere?

B

Yes. I’m going to New York City. My brother
lives there.

G

Wow! What will you do there?

B

We’ll go sightseeing. I want to ice skate in
Central Park.

G

I want to learn to ice skate.

Quiz D

B

I’m excited about winter vacation! I’m going
with my grandparents to visit my cousin. She
lives near the beach. We will go swimming. I
want to learn to water ski. It will be fantastic!

Homework

1. I’m not sure.
2. Because my sister lives there.
3. What are you going to do?
4. Are you going anywhere?
5. I’m going to learn to ice skate.
6. Why are you going to Germany?
7. Wow! It’s time for winter vacation!
8. I want to snowboard.
9. He will visit his grandparents.

10. I’m not going anywhere.

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